13 Selected Definitions Conveying: It is the process of transport of material from one place to another. Belt Idlers: They are rollers which are arranged on shaft are used to support belt Flights: These are spiral blade which act as screw element.
13.1 INTRODUCTION Material handling is the movement, protection, storage and control of materials products during manufacturing, storage, distribution, consumption and disposal. As a process, material handling incorporates a wide range of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment. Conveying is the process of transport of material from one place to another. If there is delay in raw material movement as per production schedule, then manufacturing process will be slowed down. Conveyors are used in production of tablet, capsule and liquid orals dosage form.
13.2 OBJECTIVES OF CONVEYING The objectives of conveying are 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
To decrease product cost To decrease manufacturing cycle time To increase manufacturing capacity To decrease raw material cost To lower processing time To avoid contamination and dust formation High degree of uniformity and productivity at low manufacturing cost. To provide better quality product without any damage To increase storage capacity To provide better working condition.
13.3 APPLICATIONS OF CONVEYING Conveyers have variety of applications 1. Ergonomics: Because they do the work of the movement of the load, the conveyors eliminate the possibility of the operator being injured by pushing or pulling. 2. Process flow: The conveyors can be used as part of an assembly or manufacturing process