Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are usually used to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are made more to handle individual items or cases. Sometimes, order pickers are also called order selectors or stock pickers. The machine includes a platform wherein the person who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that she or he can pick stuff from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain lift and travel speeds, fork size, weight limit and reach limitations. Most have a fork size intended to load an average pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase efficiency, but training is necessary to avoid accidents. Employees should be trained on the particular kind of unit they will be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive option. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks utilize a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets no more than several centimeters above the ground. The individual operating it pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat cheap and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size could hold two or three pallets. These trucks come in two kinds: the "walkie" type is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it; the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are normally found in warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.