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 move supplies in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks utilized within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This equipment is usually used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another type known as the walkie version. This particular type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common options comprise double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and transport products and supplies, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular type has a wide array of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models can be used outdoors or indoors so 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 very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are made especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are very efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.