Material handling equipment (MHE) refers to the mechanical tools, vehicles, and automated systems used to move, store, control, and protect products and materials throughout manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. The four main categories are storage equipment, industrial trucks, bulk handling systems, and engineered automated setups.
Storage & Handling Equipment
Pallet Racks: Steel frames used to stack goods vertically and save floor space.
Shelving and Bins: Units that hold smaller loose parts and inventory items.
Mezzanines: Raised platform levels built inside a facility to create extra storage floors.
Industrial Trucks and Vehicles
Forklifts: Powered trucks with front forks used to lift and carry heavy pallets.
Pallet Jacks: Manual or electric tools used to lift and pull low-profile pallet loads.
Order Pickers: Specialized lifts that let workers pick specific items from high storage racks.
Bulk Material Handling Equipment
Conveyors: Belt or roller systems that transport loose or boxed items along a fixed path.
Silos and Hoppers: Large containers built to store and discharge flowable materials like grain or cement.
Bucket Elevators: Vertical hauling systems used to lift loose bulk materials upward.
