In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move supplies in an efficient way. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machinery is normally used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another type referred to as the walkie version. This particular type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common choices consist of double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers throughout a facility. This type has different types of available attachments and should 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 types of vehicles which are particularly designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or 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 process.