In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is another version referred to as the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one 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 particular kind has a huge array of attachments available and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be used outdoors or indoors so 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 also referred to as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as 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 types of reach trucks are really efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.