In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These equipment are often used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different version called the walkie version. This model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options include double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and move items and supplies, and used to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This kind has a huge variety of attachments available and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models can be used indoors or outdoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are specifically 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 designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.