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 original purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machines are usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is another type known as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and transport items and materials, and used to move pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This particular model has different kinds of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models can be utilized both outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds 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 referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are made specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.