In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to move supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is a different version called the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common options include double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and transport items and supplies, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This type has a huge array of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. The VNA or also referred to as 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 efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.