From machines that recycle wood waste to conveyor belts and forklifts, warehouses have many types of material handling equipment. For this reason, the systems your organization puts in place to protect workers must also be varied. Keep reading to learn about the material handling equipment and safety devices commonly found in warehouses and similar workplaces.
Material handling equipment helps move goods between short distances around a warehouse to improve the efficiency and productivity—all while maximizing profits. There are four categories of warehouse transport equipment that aim to achieve these goals, each with their own unique functionality.
Chute conveyor Wheel conveyor Roller conveyor Chain conveyor Slate conveyor Flat belt conveyor |
Magnetic belt conveyor Troughed belt conveyor Bucket conveyor Vibrating conveyor Screw conveyor Pneumatic conveyor |
Vertical conveyor Cart-on-track conveyor Tow conveyor Trolley conveyor Power-and-free conveyor Monorail Sortation conveyor |
Jib crane | Bridge crane | Gantry crane | Stacker crane |
Hand truck Pallet jack Walkie stacker Pallet truck Platform truck |
Counterbalanced lift truck Narrow-aisle straddled truck Narrow-aisle reach truck Turret truck Order picker |
Sideloader Tractor-trailer Personnel and burden carrier Automatic guided vehicle |
Improper use of material handling equipment like the ones listed above can be a true hazard for both the people working in the warehouse, as well as your property and inventory. Between preventing damages to the infrastructure and accidental injuries, installing safety solutions around your inventory and property can reduce these risks significantly.
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Sources:
LinkedIn: http://www.slideshare.net/thushan89/material-handling-equipment-10215672
NCSU: http://www.ise.ncsu.edu/kay/Material_Handling_Equipment.pdf
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