http://www.mhia.org/rss/freedownloads MHIA.org Free Downloads en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:59:44 GMT Miscellaneous OSHA’s Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores provide practical recommendations to help grocery store employers and employees reduce the number and severity of injuries in their workplaces. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/11176/ergonomic-guidelines-for-retail-grocery-stores Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:58:39 GMT Book This HMI web page has been developed by member companies of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (“HMI”), a trade association of Hoist Manufacturers, to familiarize potential hoist purchasers and users with the many different types of material handling hoists, http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/11066/compendium-of-basic-information-and-standards-for-hoists Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:00:30 GMT Book Informational booklet developed by the Conveyor Product Section of Material Handling Industry. Text sets forth considerations for the planning and application of vertical reciprocating conveyors. It consists of 28 pages and numerous line drawings. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4572/application-guidelines-for-vertical-reciprocating-conveyors Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:49:37 GMT Book This eight page booklet was prepared by the Shelving Manufacturers Association Product Section of Material Handling Industry. This reference guide covers some of the commonly overlooked safety and use considerations from specification to installation http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4604/shelving-user-s-guide Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:48:34 GMT Book This 8-page booklet, prepared by the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association, is a user's guide outlining some of the characteristics pertaining to the bracing of industrial grade steel shelving. This guide was developed for the benefit of users including http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4585/shelving-bracing-considerations Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:47:04 GMT Book A necessary reference for engineers, sales and marketing personnel, specifiers, buyers and users in the shelving industry. Students and faculty in engineering and manufacturing disciplines will also find it a handy reference tool. This 12 page booklet http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4583/nomenclature-for-industrial-grade-steel-shelving Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:45:50 GMT Book This is primarily a user's guide outlining some of the characteristics pertaining to the use of industrial grade steel shelving in multilevel shelving systems. The Storage Equipment Manufactures Association developed this guide for the benefit of installers http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4586/multi-level-shelving-systems-utilizing-industrial-grade-steel-shelving Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:26:10 GMT Paper An industrial steel work platform is a prefabricated elevated platform located in an industrial environment, pre-designed using a steel framing system. Flooring may include other structural or non-structural elements such as, but not limited to, concrete, http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9296/specification-for-the-design--manufacture--and-installation-of-industrial-steel-work-platforms Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:02:14 GMT Book Developed and published by the Rack Manufactures Institute as a guide to manufacturers and users of pallets stacking frames, this two page brochure begins with a preface explaining its purpose, followed by the definition of pallet stacking frames. The http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4596/testing-guidelines-for-pallet-stacking-frames Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:04:33 GMT Book Safety is a prime consideration in the design, manufacture, installation, use and maintenance of industrial scissors lifts and tilt tables. This brochure, prepared by the Lift Manufacturers Product Section (LMPS), has been created as a service to users, http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4608/safety-label-brochure-for-industrial-scissors-lifts---tilters Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:25:58 GMT Brochure WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DOCK LEVELERS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK - A basic primer which answers the most frequently asked questions from entities considering the purchase of a dock leveling device. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9406/what-you-always-wanted-to-know-dock-levelers Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:25:49 GMT Paper This document is designed to help individuals, end users, and specifiers in identifying a proper industrial scissor lift for their application. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9363/a-guide-to-industrial-scissor-lifts-and-tilters Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:18:50 GMT Book Approved and published in 2009, this standard was sponsored by the Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. in the interest of improved uniformity of underhung crane and monorail performance and enhanced public safety. This standard, that was developed http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4598/mh27-2---2009---specifications-for-enclosed-track-underhung-cranes-and-monorail-systems Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:17:03 GMT Book Approved and published in 2009, this publication was developed by the Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. to assist manufacturers and users of underhung cranes and monorail systems. This specification was originally approved as an MMA consensus standard http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4597/mh27-1---2009---specifications-for-patented-track-underhung-cranes-and-monorail-systems Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:28:53 GMT Paper The purpose of this 28-page brief is to provide an introduction to the U.S. trade associations affiliated with the Material Handling Industry of America that represent the Overhead Material Handling Industry including and overview of major program elements, http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9168/u-s--overhead-material-handling-market-brief Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:58:58 GMT Paper This document provides a list of factors which influence the throughput of an AS/RS system. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4663/estimating-as-rs-throughput-on-the-basis-of-machine-speed--storage-patterns-and-retrieval-rules Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:58:14 GMT Guide A Recommended Industry Practice and Standard Specification to Accompany an AS/RS Request for Quotation. This document guides a prospective end user project team in the creation of an AS/RS procurement specification http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4565/as-rs-industry-practice-and-standard Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:57:41 GMT Paper This paper uses a comparison for an AS/RS solution to a very narrow aisle (VNA) man aboard industrial truck solution for a given application. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4683/as-rs-application--benefits-and-justification Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:18:14 GMT Miscellaneous Strategic Solutions for Supply Chain: Applying and Justifying Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems in Logistics and Distribution Applications to Gain Competitive Advantage - This PowerPoint presentation is to help participants see the link between http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4573/as-rs---value-proposition-in-supply-chain Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:30:19 GMT Paper FREE DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE! This document describes the operation, application and benefits resulting from the use of this automated storage and retrieval system. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9038/vertical-lift-modules--vlms--increase-order-picking-performance Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:26:35 GMT Paper FREE DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE! This document describes the operation, application and benefits resulting from the use of this automated storage and retrieval system. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9037/horizontal-carousels-increase-order-picking-performance Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:22:46 GMT Paper This document describes the operation, application and benefits resulting from the use of this automated storage and retrieval system. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9036/vertical-carousels-increase-order-picking-performance Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:05:03 GMT Book MH24.1 - 2005 - Safety Standard For Horizontal Carousel Material Handling and Associated Equipment - Approved and published in 2005, this Automated Storage Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) of Material Handling Industry of America publication, represents suggested http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4569/mh24-1---2005---safety-standard-for-horizontal-carousel-material-handling-and-associated-equipment Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Miscellaneous FREE DOWLOAD AVAILABLE! The latest version of this space requirement and throughput tool adds the capability to consider the tax implications of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (including the Section 179 boost for small businesses.) http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4591/version-5-0-carousel---vlm-planning-tool-2009 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:31:20 GMT Brochure This safety label brochure has been prepared by the Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers Product Section (hereafter referred to as “LODEM”) of the Material Handling Industry of America. It has been created as a service to owners, users, designers http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/8857/safety-label-brochure-for-dock-levelers Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:40:16 GMT Brochure The 1996 National Electrical Code has a number of paragraphs affecting cranes. Some of these paragraphs are subject to verifying interpretations. The information published represents the consensus of interpretation by members of the Crane Manufacturers http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4599/cmaa-consensus-of-the-national-electrical-code Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:39:28 GMT Brochure This publication concentrates on the owners responsibility to select a qualified crane supplier by highlighting a number of factors as they pertain to application and facility. Although a preprinted copy may be preferred and ordered, a free download of http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4582/selecting-the-right-overhead-crane Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:38:29 GMT Brochure This 2-page brochure provides a general overview of the Crane Manufacturer's Association, Inc., it's membership, literature and publications. Although a preprinted copy may be preferred and ordered, a free download of this document is available at www.mhia.org/bookstore. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4580/what-is-cmaa- Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:35:04 GMT Paper CMAA has established crane service classes so that the most economical crane for a particular installation may be specified in accordance with Specifications for Top Running Bridge & Gantry Type Multiple Girder Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes – http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4595/cmaa-crane-service-classes Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:55:42 GMT Brochure This annual report provides a synopsis of the activities of Material Handling Industry, its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliated organizations. The report includes general information about the umbrella organization, as well as specific information http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/9010/material-handling-industry-annual-report