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Material handling Equipment - Coggle Diagram
Material handling Equipment
Conveyors
1) Belt Conveyors: Transport bulk materials and packages, ideal for continuous movement of materials over long distances.
2) Roller Conveyors: Used for moving packages and pallets, suitable for short to medium distances.
3) Chain Conveyors: For heavy-duty applications, transports heavy items like pallets or industrial containers.
Benefits
Increases efficiency by automating the movement of materials.
Reduces manual labor and handling costs.
Minimizes material damage and product loss.
Cranes
1) Overhead Cranes: Used for lifting and moving heavy loads across a factory floor, includes bridge cranes and gantry cranes.
2) Jib Cranes: Rotates around a fixed base, useful for lifting and moving materials within a limited area.
Benefits
Enhances the ability to handle heavy and bulky items.
Provides precise control over load movement.
Reduces the risk of injury from manual handling of heavy materials.
Forklifts
1) Counterbalance Forklifts: Standard forklifts that can handle various loads, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
2) Reach Trucks: Designed to work in narrow aisles and reach high storage areas, ideal for warehousing.
Benefits
Increases the speed of loading and unloading.
Versatile and can be used in various settings.
Enhances storage density by reaching higher storage locations.
Pallet Jacks
1) Manual Pallet Jacks: Operated by hand, used for moving palletized goods over short distances.
2) Electric Pallet Jacks: Powered by electricity, used for moving heavy loads with less effort.
Benefits
Simplifies the movement of palletized goods.
Reduces physical strain on operators.
Improves handling efficiency in small to medium-sized operations.
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
1)Towed AGVs: Pull trailers or carts, used for moving materials along predefined paths.
2) Unit Load AGVs: Transport individual loads or pallets, suitable for various material handling tasks.
Benefits
Enhances automation and efficiency in material transport.
Reduces the need for human intervention in material handling.
Improves safety by minimizing human error.