PR453

MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE



Introduction to material handling- Fixed Path Equipment- flexible-path equipment - conveyers-automated guided vehicles (AGV)


Production line equipments-pick and place robots-transfer devices-feeder lines, robotic devices


Principle of material handling equipment-layout and aerial handling systems-


Conveyors-storage equipments


Small containers - unit load containers - rack and shelving -automated storage and retrieval systems-methods of protecting materials for packages - auxiliary equipments -automated identifications systems


REFERENCES

  1. Mickell P.Groover,"Automation ,Production systems and computer integrated manufacturing" Part V , P HAll Inc.New Delhi 1987

  2. James M.Apple, "Materials handling systems design" ,The Ronald Press Co.N.Y. 1972

  3. John A White, "Production handling". 4th. edition, Parts 4,5- 4,7,5.2 & 5.4 John Wiley

and Sons Newyork,1987