Material Handling Equipment for Productivity

From production lines to industrial plants, from warehousing to distribution, material handling is central to a wide range of business concerns. Regardless of your industry sector, specialized equipment is needed to handle materials effectively. Common examples of material handling equipment include vehicles for off-site and on-site transportation, conveyor systems and hoists for horizontal and vertical movements, and storage equipment for accessibility and control.

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global conveyor system market will be driven over the next six years by growth in the e-commerce sector and the emergence of Industry 4.0.

From the moment bulk materials come through your door to conveyors, cranes, and stacking frames, simple and highly-engineered systems need to work together in harmony.

Conveyor systems for increased efficiency

Material handling is a large field that differs considerably between businesses and locations. However, despite divergent operational demands, most equipment falls into a few categories.

• Industrial trucks and other vehicles are used to transport goods from one place to another, both between and within facilities.
• Bulk material handling equipment is used to manage items before they hit the production line, including conveyors, stackers, and bucket elevator systems.
• Complex conveyor systems and automatic guided vehicles (AVG) are used in some facilities, with mobile robotic technology central to many large-scale applications.
• Storage systems are used to manage materials and goods at all stages of the delivery and production cycle, including racks, stacking frames, and silos.

Conveyor systems play a central role in many industrial and commercial operations. Not only are they used to handle bulk materials, but they are also essential in many production lines, distribution applications, and transactional processes. From simple conveyors with manual controls to automated systems with lasers, magnets, and cameras, the right conveyor system can improve every aspect of your business.

At Handling Solutions, we offer the following conveyor systems to help you increase your productivity and maximize your efficiency:

• Roller conveyors consist of cylindrical rollers in series, with powered rollers using a chain or belt mechanism to move items forward.
• Belt conveyors move items on a belt, which is turned by pulleys that are attached to a motor. The most common belt conveyors use a single drive pulley powered by a rotor.
• Metal belt conveyors function in the same way as standard belt conveyors, with a strong and highly durable metal belt ideal for abrasive materials and demanding applications.
• Low-profile conveyors are a common variation of the belt conveyor. Low-profile units are ideal when you are working with small items and have limited space.
• Plastic belt conveyors are another belted variation. In terms of strength and durability, plastic belts are a middle-ground between standard fabric belts and tough metal belts.

Types of lifting tool equipment for increased efficiency

Along with conveyor systems, lifting tools play a key role in many warehouses and industrial facilities. Lifting tools include manipulators, lift assists, cranes, hoists, lift tables, tilters, and vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs). This equipment is used to move heavy items from one place to another, offering numerous safety and efficiency advantages over manual or forklift movements.

At Handling Solutions, we offer the following lifting tools:

• Manipulators and lift assists – We have manipulator arms, lift cylinders, grippers, and other equipment to lift heavy equipment and perform demanding tasks with ease.
• Ergonomic cranes – Industrial cranes give you complete flexibility over material movements. We have jib cranes, bridge cranes, and industrial hoists, among other devices.
• Lift tables, tilters, and VRCs – Specialized equipment is needed to load goods and materials safely. We have lift tables, platforms, tilters, freight lifts, and more.

Access to professional material handling equipment is crucial in many industrial and commercial businesses. When you have the right conveyor systems and lifting tools for the job at hand, you can improve the efficiency of your business and the safety of your workforce. If you would like to make an order or learn more about our products, please contact our team or request a quote today.