http://www.mhia.org/rss/freedownloads MHIA.org Free Downloads en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry® 2007 10 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:32:32 GMT Paper ANSI MH16.1 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN, TESTING AND UTILIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL STEEL STORAGE RACKS - Produced by the Rack Manufacturers Institute, approved in 2008, this publication replaces the 2004 edition and was developed to provide valuable information http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/7977/specification-for-the-design-testing-and-utilization-of-industrial-steel-storage-racks-ansi-mh16-1-2008 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:09:48 GMT Book A 16-page booklet developed by members of Automated Electrified Monorail Product Section of Material Handling Industry (MHI), known as members of Monorail Manufacturers Association, an independent association of MHI. This booklet was designed in http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4578/guidelines-for-specifying-aem-systems Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:07:06 GMT Book This booklet lists qualifications required to be a Manually Lever Operated Hoist Operator, as well as “shall and shall nots”. Safety is stressed by describing the best way to operate a manually lever operated hoist. The operator http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4594/manually-lever-operated-hoist-operators-manual Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:01:14 GMT Book This manual has been prepared by HMI and its Engineering Committee with the sole intent of offering information and suggestions to parties engaged with Manually Lever Operated Hoist Inspection and Maintenance Personnel in their inspection and maintenance http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4593/manually-lever-operated-hoist-inspection-and-hoist-maintenance-personnel-manual Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:58:43 GMT Book This 54-page booklet lists qualifications required to be a hoist operator, as well as "shall and shall nots." Safety is stressed by describing the best way to operate a hoist. It also explains why a hoist should be operated safely. The safety http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4570/hoist-operators-manual Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:57:28 GMT Book This manual has been prepared by HMI and its Engineering Committee to provide information and suggestions for Hoist Inspection and Maintenance Personnel in their inspection and maintenance of overhead hoists. A thorough understanding of the information http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4571/hoist-inspection-and-maintenance-personnel-manual Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:55:40 GMT Book The 1999 National Electrical Code has a number of paragraphs in it affecting electric chain and wire rope hoists. Some of these paragraphs are subject to carrying interpretations. Therefore, acting through the electrical engineering subcommittee http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4615/hmi-consensus-of-the-national-electrical-code Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:53:52 GMT Book COMPARISON OF HOIST DUTY SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN UNTED STATES AND EUROPEAN WIRE ROPE HOIST SPECIFICATIONS – Hoist Manufacturers may often not be aware of exact hoist applications, and further the nature of the liability laws in http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4611/comparison-of-hoist-duty-service-classifications--as-described-in-united-states-and-european-wire-rope-hoist-specifications Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:50:31 GMT Book The Operational Guide for Lifting Devices are guidelines intended to provide you with general procedures for installation, inspection, maintenance and repairs, and operation and operator training for lifting devices. Lifting devices, sometimes called http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4600/operational-guide-for-lifting-devices Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:47:35 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 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:41:20 GMT Book (SPANISH/FRENCH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4614/recommended-practices-for-manually-lever-operated-chain-hoists--spanish-french- Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:38:58 GMT Book (ENGLISH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4603/recommended-practices-for-manually-lever-operated-chain-hoists Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:35:45 GMT Book (SPANISH/FRENCH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4613/recommended-practices-for-hand-chain-manually-operated-chain-hoists--spanish-french- Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:33:34 GMT Book (ENGLISH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4602/recommended-practices-for-hand-chain-manually-operated-chain-hoists Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:30:47 GMT Book (SPANISH/FRENCH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4612/recommended-practices-for-electric-and-air-powered-hoists--spanish-french- Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:27:44 GMT Book (ENGLISH) - The Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and association affiliated with Material Handling Industry, has produced guidelines for the operation of various types of hoists. Many of the warnings and operating practices outlined in each http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4601/recommended-practices-for-electric-and-air-powered-hoists Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:10:31 GMT Book Safety is a prime consideration in the design, manufacture, installation, use and maintenance of industrial scissors lifts. This brochure, prepared by the Lift Manufacturers Product Section (LMPS), has been created as a service to users, designers, and http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4608/safety-label-brochure-for-industrial-scissors-lifts Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:16 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 Wed, 07 May 2008 07:38:46 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 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:45:32 GMT Paper This 13 page document discusses technological advances in AGV's giving them more flexibility and capability and thus market acceptance. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4731/basics-of-agvs Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:30:28 GMT Miscellaneous ExASRS iteratively determines an efficient configuration, where at each iteration step it evaluates if the selected number of aisles are able to meet the storage and throughput requirements. It divides the storage volume equally between the aisles, and http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/6273/exasrs-v2-0 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:26:28 GMT Miscellaneous Approved and published in 2007, this standard applies to uniformly loaded rack decking fabricated from welded-wire mesh, with or without permanently attached reinforcement, for use in storage racks. The standard provides definitions and establishes guidelines http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/6272/specifcation-for-the-design-testing-and-utilization-of-welded-wire-rack-decking---ansi-mh26-2-2007 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT Book The importance of "getting the right product to the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity, at the tight cost" is explored in the context of retail operations. The producers that supply retailers and the carriers that deliver the goods http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4609/retail-trends---their-impact-on-suppliers--application-of-conveyor-systems Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT Book The Association Of Mezzanine Manufacturers Product Section of Material Handling Industry created this booklet to provide users with information and suggestions about mezzanines. Text includes information about the benefits of mezzanines, design considerations http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4605/mezzanine-user-s-guide Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT Book This booklet, developed by The Association of Mezzanine Manufacturers, outlines technical considerations related to space utilization, materials, components, accessories, fabrication, and installation of prefabricated steel mezzanines. Although a preprinted http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4606/standard-practices-guidelines-for-design--manufacture-and-installation-of-prefabricated-steel-work-platforms Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 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 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT Paper This 8 page document addresses AGV's using computed controls and interfacing with other material handling systems and their impact on material handling operations. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4732/automatic-guidance-systems Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT Paper This 14 page document highlights trends and advances in automatic guided vehicle (AGV) technologies. http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4733/advances-in-technology Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT Book This free full color downloadable booklet was developed by EASE in partnership with CAL/OSHA, NIOSH and CNA; this booklet will help all companies, particularly small to mid-sized companies, recognize high-risk manual material handling work tasks and http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4607/ergonomic-guidelines-for-manual-material-handling- Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:02:24 GMT Book A comprehensive guide to conveyor sortation technologies, this 16-page brochure features over 30 full color photographs and illustrations. The most commonly cited benefits from a well-designed conveyor sortation system is greater productivity. This brochure http://www.mhia.org/learning/resources/freedownloads/4610/conveyor-sortation-equipment---systems-design-issues