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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782688203321

Autore

Ray Siddhartha

Titolo

Introduction to materials handling [[electronic resource] /] / Siddhartha Ray

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Delhi, : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, c2008

ISBN

1-281-99303-4

9786611993030

81-224-2554-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (244 p.)

Disciplina

658.5

Soggetti

Materials handling

Lifting and carrying

Human engineering

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Preface; Acknowledgement; Contents; Chapter 1.0 Introduction to Materials Handling; Chapter 2.0 Principles of Materials Handling; Chapter 3.0 Unit Load Concept; Chapter 4.0 Classification of Materials Handling Equipment; Chapter 5.0 Industrial Vehicles/Trucks; Chapter 6.0 Conveyors; Chapter 7.0 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Conveyors; Chapter 8.0 Hoisting Equipment; Chapter 9.0 Bulk Handling Equipment and Systems; Chapter 10.0 Robotic Handling; Chapter 11.0 Auxiliary Equipment; Chapter 12.0 Organisation, Maintenance and Safety; Appendix; Index

Sommario/riassunto

About the Book:    This book is written to cover diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate engineering Curricula for Materials Handling courses in India and neighbouring countries. This book can be a ready reference for Materials Handling Equipment Designers, Practising Engineers and Potential buyers. References have been made to various relevant BIS specifications, which will help students/engineers for preparing buying specifications and to design some of the common Materials Handling Equipment. The book contains a representative list of Materials Handling Equipment and System Manufacturers. A