In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials 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 business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is a different type referred to as the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks which enable 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, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This model has various types of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specifically made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are very efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.