Material handling equipment is all equipment that relates to the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. Material handling equipment is the mechanical equipment involved in the complete system. Material handling equipment is generally separated into four main categories: storage and handling equipment, engineered systems, industrial trucks, and bulk material handling.

Industrial mezzanine.

Selective pallet rack is an example of storage and handling equipment.

Forklifts are the most common type of industrial truck.

A Miniload AS/RS - an example of an engineered system

Industrial KUKA Robots for palletizing - an example of an engineered system