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MATERIAL HANDLING

load carrier. Most common type used in manufacturing and

distribution.

- Uses electromagnetic path-following system, a guided wire

that carries a radio frequency (RF) signal is buried in the
floor. Some applications use optical path-following system.

b) Automated Electrified Monorails (AEMs)
- self powered monorails (SPMs) resemble overhead power

and free conveyors but driven by its own electrical motors. It does not
create obstructions on the factory floor, great deal of route flexibility,
no sophisticated path-following system. Can be designed to interface
with wide variety of production equipment. SPMs employes high

.degree of computer control.

c) Sorting Transfer Vehicles (STVs)
- Automatically load and unload large and small unit loads.

Figure 5.5: Pallet Jack Figure 5.6: Walkie platform truck

Figure 5.7: Walkie Stacker Figure 5.8: Walkie reach straddle truck

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