In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an efficient manner. This is still the key goal. There are an array of different types 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 utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another type referred to as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices include double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and transport products and supplies, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This model has a wide array of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are specially designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of 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 called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are made especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are really effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.