Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the key goal. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machine is usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different type referred to as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some 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, utilized to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This particular model has a wide variety of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models can be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are particularly designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of 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
The narrow aisle or very 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 kinds of reach trucks are effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.