What types of machinery strike your mind when you imagine any manufacturing industry or a warehouse? Cranes and trolleys, right?
You are partially right, but material handling equipment includes numerous manual, semi-automatic, and automatic machines. Such custom equipment manufactured at Ambica Engineering is utilized to ease the rigorous industrial process involving movement, protection, storage, and management of raw materials and products.
Let\'s take you on an informative article ride to understand some of the most popular material-handling equipment. Please keep your eyes open and your brains ready. It\'s about to start!
Types of Industrial Material Handling Equipment
Electric Overhead Travelling Crane
Popularly known as EOT Cranes, these electronic cranes are commonly used across industries to lift and transport heavy materials. As a leading crane manufacturer in India, we customize cranes to suit industrial applications and handling needs per your requirement. EOT cranes are available in various models, such as:
- Single Girder EOT Crane
- Double Girder EOT Crane
- Jib Crane
- Gantry Crane
- Circular Crane
Hoist
Named after its literal meaning, "to raise something with the help of ropes and pulleys," this equipment is designed with a rope or chain wrapped around a drum or lift-wheel to improve material movability by lifting them from a certain location and placing them at another.
It is essential to consider load-bearing capacity, safety features, and dimensions while purchasing and utilizing a hoisting device. They are available in 4 different specifications;
- Electric-Powered Chain Hoist
- Air Balanced Hoist
- Wire Rope Hoist
- Manual Hoist
Goods Lift
Goods lift (cargo lift) is a sturdy piece of equipment designed to meet special industrial operations. They safely move heavy loads vertically between two or more floors. Since it is specifically designed for loading and unloading goods, the lift includes shutters, hoists, push buttons, and switches. Thus, an attendant is only allowed as and when the need arises.
It is advisable to get the lift tailored as per the required specifications. We at Ambica Engineering, a leading goods lift manufacturer in India, make high-quality custom lifts in standard goods lift, elevated platform goods lift, and column-mounted goods lift.
Lifting Magnets
As the name suggests, they are potent magnets for lifting applications across industries. Formulated using metals and alloys, they generate a magnetic force to attract or lift heavy materials such as steel plates, ballets, coils, etc.
Their portability makes it easier for the user to move objects to desired locations. Based on magnetic traits, they are divided into;
- Permanent Lifting Magnet
- Electro-Lifting Magnet
- Electro-permanent Lifting Magnet
Crane Spares
Cranes play a vital role in material handling across industries, and even a single part failure can result in an operation halt for months. To prevent or reduce downtime, it\'s essential to have enough spare parts as a backup.
The selection of spare parts kept as inventory varies from crane to crane and industry to industry. But remember, "Prevention is better than cure."
Benefits of Material Handling Equipment
Enhanced Quality
With the installation of material handling equipment, employees can focus more on quality control and checks rather than transporting and locating inventory.
Reduces Accidental Risks
Reduction in carrying heavy loads will automatically decrease the number of injuries workers experience.
Improved Inventory Management
Efficient machinery will be highly helpful in maintaining accurate inventory while keeping them in control. Therefore resulting in lesser product damage and misplacement.
Higher Employee Satisfaction
By implementing the right machinery at the right place, employees are released from labor-intensive work like lifting heavy loads. It helps them to reduce physical stress, ultimately increasing work satisfaction.
Conclusion
More than helping with loading and unloading, material handling equipment is crucial because it eases the overall industrial process from manufacturing to distribution.
It\'s time to improve your material handling capabilities with advanced high-quality equipment designed at Ambica Engineering.