Order pickers
Order pickers are designed to handle individual items or cases, whereas turret trucks and reach trucks are utilized for handling palletized loads. Sometimes, order pickers are also called order selectors or stock pickers. The equipment includes a platform wherein the individual who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he could pick things from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and weight and reach limitations. Nearly all have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than about one and a half meters in length. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase production, but training is necessary to prevent accidents. Employees must be trained on the specific units they will be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive alternative. These basic lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks make use of a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets just several centimeters above the floor. The operator pulls the load using the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat cheap and built for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork can hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" kind is designed to be operated while the operator walks alongside; the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are normally found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.