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

Raymond A. Kulweic is the editor of Materials Handling Handbook, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.