Discussing a variety of conveyor types, requirements for specific products and materials, and environmental factors, this resource gives industrial designers, engineers, and operations managers information for determining which type of conveyor to purchase and how to optimally integrate it into a system. Each chapter details a specific type of conveyor, including chain, belt, and gravity varieties, and highlights primary features of load capacity, rate, and operation, illustrated with b&w photos of real installations. The book also addresses costs and objectives of material handling, exploring rate calculations and control systems. A glossary of key terms is included. The book is not meant to be an engineering manual for designing conveyors, but rather a broad guide to integrating conveyors in a transportation system. McGuire, a veteran of the material handling industry, works as a manager of engineering services. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)