In the beginning 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 transport materials in an efficient manner. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is commonly used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another type called the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common options include 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 capable of stacking and racking loads, used to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This particular kind has a huge variety of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be used both outdoors or indoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized 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 really efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.