Plant Layout And Materials Handling

Materials Handling Equipment is an integral part of mechanical equipment in every modern enterprise. The entire production process in every enterprise essentially depends on a rational choice of the types of materials handling equipment, correct determination of its main parameters and efficient operation. Every mechanical engineer must therefore have a thorough knowledge of the design and operational features of this equipment and the methods of its practical application.

The book describes the principal types of materials handling equipment: hoisting machinery, conveying equipment, surface and overhead equipment and various auxiliary devices of handling systems which in combination represent quite completely the modern means of complex mechanization.

Section-I

1. Introduction

2. Factors Influencing Plant Layout

3. Plant Layout- Techniques And Models

Section-II

4. Intftodljction

5. Selection Of Mateftials Handling Eqljipment

6. Cost Criteria For Equipment Decisions

7. Automation Of Materials Handling

Section-III

1. Hoisting Machinery

2. Cranes

3. Elevating Equipmen

Section-IV

4. Traction Type Conveyors

5. Tractionless Type Conveyors

Section-V

6. Trackless Equipment

7. Narrow Gauge Equipment

8. Cross Handling Equipment

Section-VI

9. Overhead Trolley Conveyors

10. Cableways

11. Aerial Tramways

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