1. MATERIAL HANDLINGPRINCIPLES AND EQUIPMENTS KAUSHIK RAJA

2. All materials to be handled mechanically from the inbound raw materials stage to the outgoing finished goods stage 3. Heavy loads must be handled mechanically 4. Avoid mixing materials which require future sorting 5. Transfer of material from one container to another should be done mechanically 6. Hot and hazardous materials must be handled mechanically 7. Unit load concept [Material should retain its original shape and size] must be followed. The larger the size of the unit load, the greater the economy. 8. Use of overhead space for conveyers and for stocking materials to be stored must be encouraged. 9. Materials are to be moved in a straight line to the extent possible. Minimum number of changes in the direction while moving materials is preferable. 10. Avoiding floor contact of materials is preferable. Pallets [A flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion. Most pallets are wooden, pallets also are made of plastic, metal, and paper] can be used for this purpose. 11. Gravity feed must be taken into advantage wherever feasible. 12. Pick and place of materials within operations and in transit should be infrequent.