Materials Handling

Materials handling is the primary activity of every manufacturing organization a nd it is estimated that at least 15 to 25% of the product cost is attributed to materials handling activities. Definition Materials Handling is a Art and scienc e of movement ,handling and storing during different stages of manufacturing ,

Important factors Creation of time and Place utility. ng proper methods and equipment.

Movement of materials at lowest cost ,by usi

Functions of materials handling Movement of materials for the purpose of storage, Internal movement of materials from stores to production shop. Movement of semi-finished materials to next ope ration. Movement of finished product to stores for dispatch.

Scope of materials The scope of materials Handling activity within organization depends on the type of the product depends on the type of the product manufactured , size of the or ganization ,the value of the product and the value of activity being performed . There are three types of . 1- Traditional point of view. 2-Plant wide concerned . 3-The system point of view of materials handling

Importance of materials Handling Efficient materials Handling manufacturing operations. materials Handling analys is.-is a subset of plant layout. 30 to 40 % cost of production involved in mater ials Handling . 50% of the production cycle time is spend on materials Handling. materials Handling

Objectives of materials Handling Lower unit materials handling cost. Reduced in manufacturing cycle time. Through faster movement of materials Contribution towards a better control of flow of m aterials through the manufacturing facility. Improve the better working conditio ns and greater safety. Contribute to better quality by avoiding damage to produc t by inefficient handling Increase storage capacity. Higher productivity at lowe r cost.

Materials handling principles principles are 1-Eliminater handling. 2- Keep moving 3-Use simple pattern of ma erials flow. 4-carry pay load both way. 5-Carry full load.6-Use gravity

Materials handling cost Cost of materials handing arise from two sources . ntaining equipment 2- cost of operating system.

1- the cost of owning and mai

Reduce handling cost, There are three fundamental ways of minimizing the cost. . 2-Mechanising. 3-making handling more efficiently.

1-Eliminate hand itself

Factors influencing materials Handling 1-Layout decisions. 2-Wroung selection of handling equipments.

Principles of materials handling materials handling principles can basically be grouped into fie categories. 1-Pl anning principles a) Plant layout principle b)Delegation of responsibility princ iple Min.re-handing principle. d)-speed saving principle 2-Operating principles-a) Unit load Handling principle b)Gravity principle .c)Flow of materials principles. 3-Eqwuipmenrt Principles-Mechanizatio n principle, Terminal Time principle. Dead weight principle. Standardization pri nciple. Maintenance principle, Speed principle Versatility principle, 4-Costing principle Equipment selection principle, Replacement principle, Handling cost Ap praisal Principle. 5-General Principles-Safety principles., Training principles. , Identification principles , Location principles. Materials treatment principle s

SELECTION OF MATERIALS HANDLING equipments Factors to be considered Materials to be handled. Plant building. equipment. Materials Flow pattern. Methods of production Distance. Safety requir ements. Installation and operating cost. Maintainace of materials handling equip ment Skill requirement Flexibility of materials Handling equipment Human factor