In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an effective way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is a different version called the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options comprise double pallet length forks that enable 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 all over a facility. This particular kind has various kinds of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. The VNA or also known as 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 particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.