Friday, January 4, 2008
Introduction to the Material Handling Equipment II This is the continuation of the previous entry. it it will show some of the advantages and disadvantages of using the euipments.also, some pictures are added in to let readers have a clearer understanding of what MHEs are.
conveyors- classified under types of products, location of conveyor and whether if goods can be accumulate on it. examples of common conveyors are chute conveyor, gravity roller conveyor.
cranes- moves goods horizontally, vertically over restricted areas. can handle bigger variety of goods than conveyors. examples of common cranes are Jib cranes.
industrial trucks-move goods with no restriction,moved when the flow of goods is slow and low. more flexibility than conveyors and cranes.example of common industrial trucks are hand truck,pallet jack
no equipment-using manual help. the recommended weight for lifting is 51lbs
these equipments can raise the productivity since they are able to hold heavy and bulky goods. reduces human errors and mistakes as less human help is needed. examples of common positioning quipment are hoist,lift/tilt/turn table
it enables more items to be handled at the same time. this saves repeating work and saves time and effort. it uses standardized equipment and this saves the trouble of looking for specialty equipment. however, it takes time to form and break down. examples of common equipments are tote pans,cartons
Entry by:julia
