Classification of Handling Systems
Handling systems are classified as mechanized, semi automated, automated, and information directed.
- Mechanized systems use a combination of labor and machines for receiving, processing and shipping. In this case the labor constitute major portion of overall cost of material handling. Example, forklift trucks, pallet trucks, hand trucks.
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| Example: A CONTINUOUS Checkweigher system developed and built in Australia, is a Mechanized material handling equipment used by manufacturing industries for checking pallet weight precisely. Clients such as Nestle, Cadbury, Uncle Bens and Mars have been using the machine for as long as three years. |
- An automated system minimizes the use of labor as much as possible. Automated equipments do most of the handling work.
| Example: LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles) is a fully automated system used specially in warehousing facilities. LGVs are fully controlled by Laser mechanism and require very little manual help for functions like picking of the finished products and packaging of the same and finally palletizing and wrapping of shipper cartons. Following palletization and wrapping of cartons, completed pallets are then automatically stacked by LGVs, ready to be fed into trucks via conveyer. |
- A system where part of the work involves manual labor and part is done by automated equipments is called semi automated system.
- Information directed system uses computers to maximize control over mechanized handling equipment. Here the machines are directed and given information with the help of computes.
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