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Suggest and explain with neat sketch material handling device used in process production. OR Explain with neat sketch any two material handling devices used in mass production.

Subject: Production Engineering and Robotics

Difficulty: Medium

Marks: 6 Marks

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a. Belt conveyer.

b. Roller conveyer.

c. Chain Conveyer.

d. Screw conveyer.

Belt Conveyor:

  1. Belt conveyers are particularly suitable for package handling because of their smooth, noiseless operation.
  2. It can be used for handling of materials in horizontal or inclined direction.
  3. Belt conveyer consists of an endless belt, idler roller, structure, a head pulley, a tail pulley and suitable drive.
  4. The width of belt ranges from 8 cm to 100 cm. and material of belt can be rubber, plastic, leather, sometimes flat steel bands can also be used.
  5. Speed of belt normally ranges from 1 m/s to 70 m/s

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Chain Conveyor:

A chain conveyor consists of overhead mounted endless chain. It is supported from the ceiling and has a fixed path to travel. It saves valuable floor space. The arrangement is such that the lifting mechanism (may be an electromagnet or a hook) lowers down for loading and unloading of the products.

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