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Categories of material handling?

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1. Manual handling: Involves the use of human labor to move, lift, and transport materials without the use of mechanical equipment.

2. Automated handling: Involves the use of automated systems such as conveyor belts, robotic arms, and automated guided vehicles to move materials within a facility.

3. Bulk material handling: Involves the handling of large quantities of materials such as grains, ores, and liquids in bulk form using specialized equipment such as hoppers, silos, and conveyors.

4. Unit load handling: Involves the handling of individual items or products that are packaged or palletized for easier transportation and storage.

5. Container handling: Involves the handling of shipping containers and intermodal containers used for transporting goods by sea, land, or air.

6. Overhead handling: Involves the use of cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment to move materials vertically or horizontally within a facility.

7. Hazardous material handling: Involves the safe handling and transportation of materials that are potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment.
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1. Horizontal Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Forklifts, tow tractors, conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs)
- -Purpose:-- Move materials horizontally across a facility or distribution center

2. Vertical Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Cranes, hoists, elevators, mezzanines
- -Purpose:-- Move materials vertically between levels or to/from storage areas

3. Storage Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Shelving, racks, bins, carousels
- -Purpose:-- Store materials in an organized and efficient manner

4. Automated Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Robotics, AS/RS (automated storage/retrieval systems), AGVs
- -Purpose:-- Automate material handling processes to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs

5. Bulk Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Conveyors, bulk bags, silos, hoppers
- -Purpose:-- Handle large volumes of materials such as grains, powders, or liquids

6. Special Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Specialized equipment for handling specific types of materials, e.g., hazardous materials, fragile items
- -Purpose:-- Ensure safe and efficient handling of specialized materials

7. Packaging Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Pallet wrappers, carton sealers, shrink tunnels
- -Purpose:-- Package materials for storage, shipping, or protection

8. Loading and Unloading

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Forklifts, cranes, conveyors, dock levelers
- -Purpose:-- Move materials into and out of transportation vehicles

9. Conveying

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Conveyors, chutes, slides
- -Purpose:-- Transport materials over a distance

10. Robotic Handling

- -Material Handling Equipment:-- Collaborative robots, automated picking systems
- -Purpose:-- Automate material handling tasks for greater precision and speed
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