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Devices used for Handling of Materials

After reading this article you will learn about the classification of materials used for handling of materials: 1. Lifting and Lowering Devices 2. Transporting Devices. 3. Combination Devices.   1. Lifting and Lowering Devices: In this, all those handling devices are dealt which has only vertical motion. (a) Block and Tackle: Fig. 35.1 shows a Block and Tackle arrangement of lifting [...]

By |2016-11-02T06:00:09+05:30November 2, 2016|Materials Handling|Comments Off on Devices used for Handling of Materials
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Travel Chart: Meaning and Uses | Materials Handling

After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and uses of travel chart. The chart which gives an estimate about the amount of materials handling between various work stations is known as "Travel Chart". The aim in the construction of Travel Chart is to decide such a layout where overall materials handling function is performed at a minimum [...]

By |2016-11-02T05:59:44+05:30October 27, 2016|Materials Handling|Comments Off on Travel Chart: Meaning and Uses | Materials Handling
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