Material Handling Equipment Identification

Material handling equipment is used primarily to:

Control engine operation Move, lift, store and control materials within a facility Replace lighting circuits Adjust building temperature

Conveyors are best described as:

Mobile lifting devices Fixed or portable systems that move materials from one point to another Only storage racks Personal lifting platforms

A roller conveyor moves goods by:

Suspending them in air Rolling items over a series of parallel rollers, either gravity or powered Using belts only Using hydraulic cylinders

Belt conveyors are commonly used to:

Store pallets vertically Move bulk materials or packages on a continuous belt Lift workers to overhead work Park vehicles

Screw conveyors are most suitable for:

Long pallets Granular or powdered materials in enclosed troughs Moving people Storing tools

Pallet racking systems are designed to:

Support roof structures Store palletized loads in vertical and horizontal arrangements Move goods without forklifts Store liquids only

Selective pallet racking allows:

Access only to the first pallet loaded Each pallet to be accessed directly without moving others No access with forklifts Storage of loose grain only

Drive-in or drive-through racking differs from selective racking because it:

Provides individual access to each pallet Allows forklifts to drive into lanes, storing pallets in depth (often last-in, first-out) Cannot support heavy pallets Is used only for hand picking

Cantilever racking is typically used for:

Small boxes Long items such as pipe, lumber and structural steel Bulk liquids Only pallets of bagged product

Hand pallet trucks (pump trucks) are used to:

Lift workers Manually move palletized loads at floor level Store pallets at height Clean floors

Scissor lift tables in material handling are designed to:

Store pallets Raise and lower loads to improve ergonomics and reduce lifting Move goods horizontally over long distances Replace conveyors

A jib crane is best described as:

A large overhead travelling crane covering an entire building A small crane with a horizontal arm (jib) mounted to a wall or floor pillar A mobile rough-terrain crane A conveyor support

Overhead bridge cranes typically consist of:

Forks and mast Runway beams, bridge, trolley and hoist Drive-in racks only Hand trucks

Hoists used with cranes may be powered by:

Human voice Electric, pneumatic or manual chain/lever mechanisms Only hydraulic cylinders Solar panels only

The rated load of a hoist or crane is:

The maximum safe working load that must not be exceeded Twice the safe working load Only a guideline Unrelated to hook capacity

Slings used for lifting can be made of:

Only cotton rope Chain, wire rope, synthetic webbing or roundslings Paper Thin plastic film

Working load limits (WLL) on slings depend on:

Colour alone Material, size and configuration (vertical, choker or basket hitch) Operator strength Weather only

Tag lines are used when lifting loads to:

Secure the sling to the hook Allow workers to guide and control load swing from a safe distance Measure load weight Test sling strength

Gravity flow racks are designed so that:

Product remains stationary Product moves by gravity on rollers or wheels toward the picking face Forklifts do not need brakes Only empty pallets are stored

Carousel storage systems provide:

Random placement with no control Rotating shelves or carriers that bring items to the operator Only floor storage Outdoor bulk storage

Bulk material handling equipment includes:

Only manual shovels Bucket elevators, screw conveyors, belt conveyors and hoppers Office chairs Ladders only

When selecting replacement rollers for a conveyor, key information includes:

Paint colour and logo Length, diameter, bearing type and shaft configuration Forklift capacity Crane span

Pallet stop bars at the end of rack beams are intended to:

Reduce rack capacity Prevent pallets from being pushed off the back of the rack Secure guardrails Support lighting fixtures

Guardrails and rack protectors are used in material handling areas to:

Decorate the facility Protect racking, equipment and pedestrians from vehicle impact Replace lighting Increase forklift speed

Ergonomic considerations in material handling aim to:

Increase manual lifting demands Reduce strain, injuries and fatigue through proper equipment and layout Ignore worker comfort Increase walking distance

Load rating plaques on racking systems show:

Employee work schedules Maximum allowable load per level and per bay Forklift service intervals Only beam colour codes

Portable gantry cranes are used when:

A permanent overhead crane is installed A movable lifting frame with hoist is needed that can be relocated within the shop Only manual lifting is allowed Ladders are unavailable

The ILM Material Handling Equipment module helps parts technicians:

Design new buildings Recognize different material handling systems and specify suitable components and replacement parts Repair electrical panels Install air conditioning

Load binders and tie-down chains used on trucks are examples of:

Personal protective equipment Load securement devices used during transport Lifting slings for overhead cranes Conveyor components

When using lifting magnets or vacuum lifters, the rated capacity assumes:

Any surface condition Clean, flat contact surfaces and correct power supply Damaged contact surfaces Use with any material, including wood

Stacker cranes in automated warehouses move:

Only workers Pallets or containers vertically and horizontally within racking aisles Only loose grain Vehicles in parking garages

Wire mesh decking in pallet racks is used to:

Reduce visibility Support pallets and improve fire sprinkler penetration Replace beams Support conveyors

Chain hoists require regular inspection of:

Only paint condition Load chain, hooks, safety latches and brake operation Rack beam colour Office wiring

Load testing of cranes and hoists is performed to:

Decorate equipment Verify the system can safely handle its rated load under controlled conditions Increase rated capacity permanently Determine paint thickness

Conveyor belt tracking adjustments are necessary so that:

Belts run off the pulleys Belts stay centered on pulleys, reducing wear and spillage Belts slip excessively Product falls off intentionally

Lift tables and dock levelers help to:

Increase door height only Bridge height differences between docks, trucks and floors for safer loading Store pallets vertically Replace forklifts completely

Common replacement items for material handling equipment include:

Only structural columns Rollers, bearings, belts, casters, wheels, chains and safety labels Roof panels Office computers

When ordering material handling components, accurate information includes:

Approximate size guessed by eye Equipment type, manufacturer, model, dimensions and load rating requirements Only the colour desired Employee identification numbers