In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These equipment are usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different type known as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives comprise 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 used to lift and move items and materials, and utilized to transport pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This type has different kinds of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized both outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are specially made 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 called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.