Material Handling MATERIAL HANDLING Objectives A Reduce Unit

Material Handling

MATERIAL HANDLING Objectives A. Reduce Unit Material Handling Cost ® Eliminate Unnecessary Handling ® Handle Material in Batch Lots ® Minimize Required Handling Time ® Replace Handling Equipment as Appropriate B. Reduce Production Time ® Minimize Delays of Machine Operations ® Maintain Uniform, Appropriate Movement of Material ® Use Automatic Processing When Appropriate C. Reduce Overhead ® Minimize Non-Productive Labor ® Prevent Damage to Materials ® Coordinate All Material Handling Systems D. Conserve Floor Space ® Avoid Excessive Stock Storage ® Move Materials in a Position to Save Space ® Use Equipment Requiring No Floor Space E. Prevent Accidents ® Reduce Physical Load Required ® Insure Handling Equipment is Safe F. Improve Employee Morale ® Provide Proper Relationship Between Employee & Work

Conveyors

Large Conveyors (2 axis)

Lifts

Chutes

Advantages 1. More economical if large volume of material moved to same place 2. One power supply to drive entire “belt” – more economical 3. Reduction in need for lot identification tags 4. Can be used to pace the workers Disadvantages 1. Less economical if material follows diverse paths

Cranes

Tracks - Monorail

Advantages 1. Can cover a wider area Disadvantages 1. Still limited to area covered

Lift truck Computer Controlled Truck

Advantage 1. Flexible Disadvantage 1. Must have portable power supply with each piece of equipment