What is Materials Handling?

Material handling involves short distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. The main purpose of material handling is to reduce the overall manufacturing time by designing efficient material movement. It is the movement, protection, storage and control of various materials and products in warehouses, manufacturing units, distribution, consumption etc. MHA Products specialize in a huge range of materials handling equipment, so as to ensure that materials handling activities are carried out safely and appropriately in every type of workplace environment.

Types of Materials Handling Solutions

MHA’s range of trolleys are specifically designed to help aid workers with materials handling activities in workplace environments such as retail, distribution centres, warehouses, offices etc. The Nestable Stock Trolley, for an example is the perfect addition to any supermarket or factory where materials need to be stacked or moved frequently with ease.

Lifting Equipment has been designed to help with material handling activities, protecting individuals against physical harm when lifting materials. MHA’s lifting devices, ranging from pallet jacks, joists, scissor lift trolleys, forklift attachments and manual stackers are built to lift and transport heavy goods that individuals can’t.

Conveyor Equipment can be used for warehousing, stored, manufacturing and logistics operations. The purpose of conveyer equipment is to enable easy transportation of goods, allowing individuals to move more loads quickly and efficiently. MHA offer four types of conveyor units such as Electric Expanding Roller Conveyors, Expanding Roller Conveyors, Expanding Skate Conveyors and the Stainless-Steel Roller Conveyor.

Materials Handling also involves protecting and handling hazardous materials in products such as drum carriers, rotators, drum trolleys, spill bins etc. MHA supply products such as the electric drum lifter/rotator, to reduce the chance of physical strain on individuals.

Another form of Materials Handling is Spill Containment Equipment such as aerosol cages, Flammable Liquid Cabinets, Gas Cylinder Racks and corrosive goods cabinets.

Handling Waste Products appropriately is also an essential part of materials handling. MHA offer a vast range of waste handling bins and equipment to ensure this job is performed. It is important to ensure waste products are contained properly no matter the workplace it may be.

Ensuring materials are stored correctly, safely and efficiently is a huge part of materials handling. MHA’s Storage & Workplace Equipment is designed specifically for this purpose. From cabinets, plastic bins, tubs, racking, shelving units and much more the entire range of storage equipment helps to store materials suitably.

How to Practise Safe Materials Handling

Although you may not know it, but having the right safety equipment is a way of ensuring materials handling is being measured. MHA’s expanding barriers are a great way of protecting materials from forklift damage, or pedestrians from potential harm. The range of Bollards MHA supply are also designed to protect materials and individuals from harm.

Construction equipment is also a key part of materials equipment, and a great way of safely handling materials on construction sites and warehouses. The entire range is designed to safely store hazardous materials, aid with transporting materials on construction sites etc.