In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the main 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 equipment are normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different type called the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This particular model has a huge array of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are specially made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. The VNA or also known 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 used 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 really efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.