5 Classification of Material Handling Equipment

1. Transportation: Equipment used to move material from one point to another

Examples:

Conveyor

Crane

2. Positioning: Equipment used to handle material at a single location so that it is in the correct position for subsequent handling, machining, transport and storage

Examples:

Hoist

Dock Leveler

3. Unit Load Formation: Equipment used to maintain the integrity of products during handling,

to maintain the flow of the manufacturing process (e.g. when handling single load for transport and storage)

Examples:

Containers

Crates

4. Storage Equipment: Equipment used to store material for an extended period of time.

Examples:

Selective pallet rack

Stacking Frame

5. Identification And Control: Used to pull together and communicate the used information to the flow of materials within facility and between a facility and its suppliers and customers

Examples:

Bar code

Magnetic Strip