Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are often used to handle palletized loads whilst order pickers are designed more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes called order selectors or stock pickers. The machinery has a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he can pick stuff from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and reach and weight limitations. Most have a fork size intended to load a standard pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters long. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase production, but training is necessary to prevent accidents. Personnel must be trained on the specific type of unit they would be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey alternative then you can use non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks use a hydraulic device to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters above the floor. The operator pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat inexpensive and built for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork could hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "rider" has a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" type is designed to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it. These trucks are normally found within warehouses, with operators order picking whilst moving down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.