In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different version known as the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common options consist of double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and move items and materials, and used to transport load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This model has different kinds of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be used both outdoors or indoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are designed particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.