Definition of material handling and its principle?
Definition of material handling and its principle?
Definition:
Material handling is defined as art and science of moving, packaging and sorting of materials in any form.
Material Handling Principles:
Following are the seven material handling principles which provide a framework for selecting specific materials handling devices/equipments.
1) Use simple patterns of material flow:
Materials should move through the workstation in direct flow patterns, minimizing zigzagging or backtracking.
2) Keep moving:
Related production processes should be kept in line as far as possible to provide direct material flow, there by reducing material movement time.
3) Eliminate handling:
The number of time each material is handled should be minimized.
4) Carry full loads:
Mobile equipments should carry full loads all the time.
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