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