This, the sixth (1994) edition of the industry dictionary, CONVEYOR TERMS AND DEFINITIONS, since the first in 1952, is an indication of the rapidly growing and changing technology that affects all segments in the world's industry, commerce, and govemment.The first edition was a successful attempt by the members of the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association to introduce order into varying terminology and difinitions as an aid to users of conveyor equipment and systems, to manufacturers, educators and the many others whose work or interests may bring them in contact with material handling equipment.