FEM 2.181 - Specific Characteristics of Bulk Materials as applicable when handled mechanically

FEM 2.181-EN

For the optimal design of a handling appliance it is necessary to know the characteristics of the bulk material or materials to be conveyed. The subject of this document is the description of those specific characteristics and the external influences which have an effect upon them.

Please note: This document forms part of document FEM 2.581 "Characteristics of bulk products", and is associated with document FEM 2.582 "General characteristics of bulk products with regard to their classification and symbolization".

According to the mechanical handling system concerned, it could also be useful to refer to the documents which define the influence of the characteristics of bulk materials on the design of special appliances such as FEM 2.123, FEM 2.124, FEM 2.125, FEM 2.126, FEM 2.127.