In the engineering and scientific industry, Material Handling and Packaging equipments comprise of all those devices that are used to move, store and package any type of material. They can include forklift trucks, cranes, winches, hoists or hoisting equipment, conveyors, packaging, and labeling and various marking equipment as well. While material handling equipments are categorized as those instruments that are involved in the displacement of various materials, packaging devices are widely installed in packaging of any type of material or goods.
Types of Material Handling and Packaging
Some of the most commonly used equipments in the material handling and packaging industry are -
Conveyor and Conveyor Components – Used in a wide variety of material application, Conveyor and Conveyor components are the parts that are related to and compose a conveyor system. The main areas where they are used are manufacturing, food processing, and heavy industry.
Industrial Cranes – All those equipments, within the material handling and packaging industry, that are used for activities like raising, shifting, and lowering loads with a projected, swinging arm or a hoisting apparatus supported on an overhead track fall under this category.
Industrial Hoists – Devices that are known for performing functions like vertical lifting with the aid of hook or trolley mount are called industrial hoists. Examples include – cable, rope, or chain to move or lift a load.
Packaging Labeling – The instruments that installs the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use are packaging, while labeling is any written, electronic, or graphic communications on the packaging or on a separate but associated label.
Web Handling Processing Equipments – Web handling processing equipments are used in the conjunction with continuous webs of textiles, paper, plastic films, metal sheet or other materials.
Besides them the various other members in the material handling and packaging equipments family are – Bollards, Cable Reels, Casters, Dock Equipments, Dock Lifts, Door Operators, Ends Trucks, Forklifts, Gas Cylinders, Hose Reels, Industrial Carts, Industrial Compactors, Industrial Containers, Industrial Partitioner, Industrial Shelving, Industrial Trailers, Industrial Trucks, Industrial Vehicles, Industrial Winches, Ladders, Lift Tables, Lifting Jacks, Lifting Slings, Lifts, Manipulators, Material Handling Automation, Palletizers, Pallets, Parts Feeders, Pick Place Systems, Plastic Bags, Plastic Pallets, Reels, Security Seals, Sweepers, Tilt Tables, Turn tables, Vacuum Lifters and Vacuum Pads.
Industry Growth
With the world becoming a global village, the growth of material handling and packaging industry is unstoppable. This is one of the largest industry wherein the manufacturers and suppliers of these material handling and packaging devices are hoping to gain a massive 3% growth in packaging machinery sales in the United States to reach an estimated $5.854 billion. While the US rigid bulk packaging demand is being predicted to reach $6.5 billion in 2011 various other advancements in the segment of higher value containers offering enhanced performance and cost effectiveness over smaller, shorter-life alternatives are also being eyed upon.
Application
Material handling and packaging equipments find a great deal of application in logistics. Since these instruments require to perform tasks like protecting, preserving, transporting, informing, and selling various products, it becomes mandatory for them to involve a lot of capital. Today their role have not only remained confined to shifting of houses but they are also being integrated for various government, business, institutional, industry, and personal use.
Major Market Players
US in this sector too is the major player with profits crossing a margin of $424 billion in the year 2004. The world market for material handling equipment and systems is projected to increase more than five percent per year through 2012 and exceed $120 billion. While North America, Australia, Western Europe and Japan are regarded as major markets of material and handling products, China is soon becoming a major producer, by drawing its benefits from a low cost wage pool and export opportunities in developing Asian economies.
Material Handling and Packaging Publications
MHEDA Journal – The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association comes out with their quarterly publication which contains information related to the industry and news information items. Through this magazine they have an opportunity to promote their company and the MHEDA President who is known to always enlightens the members with his Perspective and outlook.
Material Handling Network Magazine – This journal claims to be industry’s most effective means to reach businesses focused on the material handling industry. With a circulation among 9,549 professionals, this magazine has been in existence for the past 26 years. Network has grown to be the publication that owners and managers in this industry rely on most for industry coverage.
Material Handling and Packaging Associations
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association – The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling equipment distributor. They represent all the segments of material handling and packaging industry and offers resources such as education, networking opportunities, industry specific information, statistical and trend analysis and all other information specific to the material handling industry.
ASM Materials Information Society - Established in 1913 by a few steel heat treaters, ASM Materials Information Society has come a long way. Located in downtown of Cleveland, this trade association has been an innovator and leader in providing high-quality information for the materials community. The members of ASM International continue to share information and ideas that advance the study, development and application of materials and processes. The members drive the organization at all levels from local chapters to our Affiliate Societies to the national committees and councils of ASM itself.
Material Handling Industry of America – Material Handling Industry of America or MHIA, is the largest U.S. material handling & logistics association representing the leading providers of material handling & logistics solutions. They try to incorporate the solutions that make the supply chain work. Their member list includes logistics equipment, systems and software manufacturers, consultants, systems integrators and simulators, third party logistics providers and publishers from all over the world.
WILDAN ACHZANI (115060707111068)
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In the engineering and scientific industry, Material Handling and Packaging it’s one of some important part of factory and industrial processes. I add some of my opinion to complete this article. I think, Material handling is important because it is a reliable means to transport goods and materials to areas where they are needed. They help keep production flowing. Without proper material handling, production slows down. Imagine, how we can make something (product) if there’s no materials ? and how if one product ther’s no have packaging ? when that happens, maybe it really doesn’t have value for sale. And one aspect that’s no less important safety. Safety is also an important aspect of material handling. Because, the methods and equipment used are designed to help make tasks easier and (if safety guidelines are observed) to help decrease injuries while on the job. Accidents can easily occur from unsafe or improperly handled equipment and materials. In this article intoduce to us about some material equipment like a conveyor. I think all of company in sector of industry must have a conveyor to accelerate the production. Because because it is still closely tied to the efficiency and effectiveness for increasing the productivity which is coveted by all companies.
- Wildan Achzani (115060707111068)
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