Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are often utilized to handle palletized loads while order pickers are designed more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as stock pickers or order selectors. The equipment includes a platform on which the individual who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that she or he could pick items from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain travel and lift speeds, fork size, weight limit and reach limitations. The majority have a fork size intended to load a typical pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters long. The higher travel and lift speed helps improve productivity, but training is truly necessary to prevent accidents. Employees must be trained on the specific type of unit they will be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less pricey option. These basic lift trucks are also known as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks use a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters off the ground. The operator pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Built for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are reasonably priced. The size of the fork can hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "walkie" type is designed to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it; the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are commonly found within warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.