Lifting and material handling equipment holds a lot of importance in almost all the industries, be it the moving industry or warehouses. It not only eases out manual effort, but also enhances the value of the material. There are different kinds of equipment used for various needs, and here is a list of those.
1. Conveyors
One of the most commonly used equipment is the conveyor belt. With the advancement in technology, conveyor belts have come a long way from being simple and economical belts to fully automatic ones. The kind of conveyor one needs, depends upon a number of factors such as the length of the product, width, height, height, the speed of the product movement and others. Before you choose a conveyor for your industry, it is important to consider these factors and choose the right one.
Pallet trucks, pallet jacks, or jiffies have become indispensable in the world of material handling. Depending on your requirement and the environment you work in, there are various options for you to choose from. E.g. if you work in a humid environment, opt for galvanized or stainless steel pallets. Likewise, for heavy industrial usage, go for electric pallet trucks. Do a thorough research on your needs and the various options available which cater to them.
3. Forklifts:
Forklifts are best for heavy and large loads, or the ones which are to be moved to a long distance. The vehicle is equipped with a driver's seat who can operate and control the movement of the lift. Some of them are electricity operated and some are engine-operated. They also come in various sizes to fit your requirements.
4. Powered Stackers
Powered stackers are very useful when it comes to accessing materials placed at heights. They have battery operated ladders which can reach materials and can raise as well as lower themselves.
Bucket elevators are used to haul materials which can flow easily, such as grains, fertilizers etc. They consist of buckets to carry the material, belts to move the buckets to the desired location and electric power to drive the belt. Apart from these, there are various other things such as accessories to load the bucket, containers to collect the waste etc.
6. Automated Guided Vehicles
An automated guided vehicle is a robotic device which moves on the lines demarcated on the floor. This technology has revolutionized the world of handling materials since it provides a lot of flexibility and ease. They have a number of advantages and that is the reason why they are used by a lot of industries nowadays. One, they provide safety while transporting a material within the plant. Two, it can be expanded; changing the programming is easy and thus, you can add more routes to the system. AGVs are very accurate as well, and locate the location precisely.
These are just some of the lifting and handling equipment available in the market. For a larger variety, you can ask various companies about the equipment on offer.
