Used to hold materials while they stand idle, these items are as very self-explanatory. They range from containers, stacking racks, shelves, pallets, and cages among others.
Basically, anything that is used to store and organize materials can be considered storage and handling equipment. Keep in mind, however, that you have to be careful about the storage unit that you use for particular materials.
Different materials have different compositions. Some of them can only be stored in containers and places that match their needs. A good example is ice. Ice is basically frozen water. So it has to be stored in containers or facilities that go below the freezing point. Any lower than that and the ice will melt, rendering the storage useless.
Engineered Systems
These are typically composed of automated units and machines that work together to enable an efficient process of storage and transportation for large volumes of materials around a production area.
These systems are mostly created specifically for the work in a certain factory. They are also composed of multiple smaller systems that work in accordance with each other. Conveyor systems outfitted with mechanical arms and other automated segments are popular among manufacturing factories and in a number of industrial areas.
Engineered systems and machines have very specific jobs. They’re designed to solve a distinct problem or issue in a company’s processes. The most common task that these systems are built for is the movement and sometimes assembly of relative large materials.