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Material Handling is the movement, storage, control
and protection of materials, goods and products
throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution,
consumption and disposal. The focus is on the methods,
mechanical equipment, systems and related controls
used to achieve these functions. The material handling
industry manufactures and distributes the equipment
and services required to implement material handling
systems. Material handling systems range from simple
pallet rack and shelving projects, to complex conveyor
belt and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
(AS/RS). Material handling can also consist of sorting
and picking, as well as automatic guided vehicles.

Material handling principles
1. Planning Principle
2. Standardization Principle
3. Work Principle
4. Ergonomic Principle
5. Unit Load
6. Space Utilization Principle
7. System Principle
8. Automation Principle
9. Environmental Principle
10. Life Cycle Cost Principle
Objectives
1) Reduced Costs
2) Increased Capacity
3) Improved Working Condition
4) Value Addition to Products
In brief, the primary objectives of Material Handling are;
1. To save money
2. To save time
3. To save men
Scope of Material handling:
o Manufacturing
o Processing
o Construction
o Mining
o Power
o Machine Tools
o Truck building
o Rail road car builders
o Barge and Ship building
o Aircraft
Basic Information about Material Handling Equipment
Material handling equipment are industrial devices that are
used to move, transport, store, protect, handle and/ or
dispose goods, products and materials. This equipment
is generally used in large industries such as shipping
and logistics, warehousing, pharmaceuticals, food
industry, construction and manufacturing. Small and
medium industries also used material handling
equipment that is intended for smaller workload and
applications.
Material handling equipment is used mainly to improve
workers' performance and efficiency. These devices help
greatly in decreasing unwanted accidents and muscle
strain to laborers doing manual work such as lifting and
moving bulk and heavy materials.
TYPES OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Conventional Material Handling Equipment
1. Storage Equipment
2. Bulk Material Handling
3. Industrial Trucks

Conventional Material Handling Equipment
1. Robotic Delivery System
2. Computer Controlled Conveyor System
3. Automated Guided Vehicles
Pros and Cons of Using Material Handling
Equipment
PROS:
Lessen manual labor.
Less shipping errors.
Minimal damage on
goods and materials.
Less shipping and
production costs.
Lessen employees
compensation claims
therefore allows you to
save more in the long
run.

CONS:
Require fast data tracking
and processing.
Require reliable and fool-
proof inventory
management system.
Require more free floor
spaces so that equipment
can move properly.
Buying your own material
handling equipment may
require you to raise bigger
funds or initial capital.
Require you to set aside
funds for maintenance and
repair.
Factors Affecting the selection of
Material Handling Equipment
Adaptability
Flexibility
Load capacity
Power
Speed
Space requirements
Supervision required
Ease of maintenance
Environment
Cost
Types of Material Handling Equipment
Basically there are three types of materials
handling equipments.
1. Static
Platforms
Pallets
Still ages
2. Fixed Types
Flat Conveyors
Roller Conveyors
Wheel Conveyors
Trolley Conveyors
Bridge Crane
Electricity Hoist
Jib Crain
Chain Hoist
Gantry Crane
3. Vehicles
Pallets Trucks
Fork lift trucks
Industrial Vehicles