Reach Truck
A reach truck is used to store pallets of goods, supplies, and to keep storage places tidy. The reach truck comes in quite a few models: the straddle reach, stand-up reach and the double-deep reach.
The stand-up is the simplest. The forks of the truck slide under the pallet and move it to the correct storage location. The forks slide the pallet into position. This type of reach truck is suitable when shelving units are one pallet deep.
Best for workplaces where the shelving units are deep enough to accommodate two pallets of goods, the double-deep reach truck, which is similar to the stand-up, is usually used. This version has telescopic forks intended to position the pallet at the back of the shelving unit. This eliminates the need to push the pallet back when one more pallet has to go into the same shelving section.
The additional advantage of straddle reaches is that they can both slide under the pallet and grasp the sides as well. These are suitable for workplaces where shelving units are accessible in many directions. This particular model is ideal in situations where goods would not be damaged if the pallet sides are grabbed.
Usually more than one type of reach truck is needed inside warehouses. Textile firms and manufacturing facilities utilize various types of reach trucks in their supply areas. The reach truck is not difficult to operate and could maximize available storage space while increasing production.