In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These equipment are usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different type called the walkie version. This particular model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common options comprise double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move items and supplies, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular model has various kinds of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models could be utilized both indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are specifically designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.