Materials Handling Handbook

Sponsored jointly by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and International Material Management Society, this single source reference is designed to meet today's need for updated technical information on planning, installing and operating materials handling systems. It not only classifies and describes the standard types of materials handling equipment, but also analyzes the engineering specifications and compares the operating capabilities of each type. Over one hundred professionals in various areas of materials handling present efficient methods, procedures and systems that have significantly reduced both manufacturing and distribution costs.

Part One Introduction Part Two Unit Materials Handling Part Three Bulk Materials Handling Part Four Transportation Interface Part Five Safety, Environment, and Human Factors Appendix A. Metric Conversion 1429 Appendix B. Sources of Information on Materials Handling 1435 Index 1437