Journal of Advance Manufacturing System and Technology ISSN: 3107-8133 (Online)

Authors:-Prof. Dr. Nemailal Tarafder

Abstract:-Material handling equipment (MHE) is mechanical equipment used for movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. Material handling equipment are divided into four major groups, such as transport equipment, positioning equipment, unit load formation equipment and storage equipment. Engineered system cover a variety of units that work cohesively to enable storage and transportation. They are often automated. A company’s material handling system and processes are put in place to improve customer service, reduce inventory, shorter delivery time and lower overall handling costs in manufacturing, distribution and transportation. Toyota Industries meets diverse customers’ needs in logistic by providing a diverse range of material handling equipment. Laxmi Steel offers a complete choice of products which includes material handling system, drum handling system and textile material handling equipment. A. T. E’s products offered include platform trucks, hand pallet trucks, manual and electrical stackers, hand pallets, dock levelers, reach trucks, electric forklifts, scissor lifts, custom built trucks and racking systems. The material handling equipment followed by the spinning mills differ widely. Modern mills have been using appropriate material handling equipment. A right material handling system across the factory departments reduces material transportation time, waiting time at work and delays.