PLANT LAYOUTS

By:
Mr. Anil Kumar Singh
Research Scholar, NERIST.
 PLANT LAYOUT
Plant layout refers to the arrangement of machinery,
equipment and other industrial facilities for achieving
quickest and smooth production.
 Objectives of a Good Layout
Improving productivity is the overall objective of
good layout.
 Principles of Layout
 The Principle of Minimum Travel
 Principle of Sequence
 Principle of Usage
 Principle of Compactness
 Principle of Safety and Satisfaction
 Principle of Flexibility
 Principle of Minimum Investment
 Types of Layout
 Process Layout or Functional Layout or Job
Shop Layout
Line Layout or Product Layout
Fixed Position Layout or Static Layout
Cellular Manufacturing Layout or Group
Technology Layout
Combined Layout or Hybrid Layout for
Gear Manufacturing
Steps in Layout Planning and Design