In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an effective way. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This equipment is usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more type called the walkie version. This model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives comprise 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 utilized to lift and move products and materials, and used to transport pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This model has various kinds of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are particularly designed 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 called 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 reach trucks are efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.