In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to transport materials in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different kinds 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 machines are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different type called the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common options comprise double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, used to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This particular model has a wide array of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be used both outdoors or indoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specifically designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of 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
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used mainly 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 able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.