In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to transport materials in an effective way. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machine is usually utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another version known as the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, used to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers throughout a facility. This particular kind has a wide array of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized both indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are particularly made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or 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 especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are very effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.