In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an efficient manner. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These equipment are normally 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 particular kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options comprise double pallet length forks that 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 load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular model has a wide variety of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models could be used both outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. 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 very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized primarily 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 effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.