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 move supplies in an effective way. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks utilized in 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 commonly utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another type called the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move products and materials, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular model has a wide array of attachments available and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models could be utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specifically designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into 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
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized primarily for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are very effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.