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 materials in an efficient way. This is still the key goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machinery is normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another version called the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and move products and materials, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This type has a huge array of attachments available and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models could be used outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are particularly made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of 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
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.