In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different kinds 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 commonly utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more version referred to as the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several 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 capable of stacking and racking loads, used to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This kind has a huge array of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. 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
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized mostly for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.