A load handling device is a piece of construction or equipment that is not part of the hoist. The load handling device is used to grip the load. The load handling device is either located between the machine and the load, attached to the load itself, or intended to become an integral part of the load. In warehouse logistics, the goods are picked up with different load handling devices in order to be brought to the required location with the transport unit (e.g. intralogistics shuttles, driverless transport systems, or transfer cars).
Load handling equipment includes roller and chain conveyors or special equipment such as multiple load handling devices and picking trolleys.
See Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Article 2 d.