Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an effective manner. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This equipment is commonly used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another version called the walkie version. This particular type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common choices comprise 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 utilized to lift and transport products and materials, and utilized to move pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This model has different types of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be utilized both indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specially designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. The VNA or also referred to 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 which are 8 to 11 feet are designed especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.