Order pickers
Order pickers are designed to handle individual items or cases, whereas reach trucks and turret trucks are used for handling palletized loads. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as stock pickers or order selectors. The equipment has a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that she or he can pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery could move 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. The majority 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 productivity, but training is really necessary in order to avoid accidents. Personnel should be trained on the particular units they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly option. These simple lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These types of trucks use a hydraulic device in order to lift pallets no more than several centimeters off the ground. The operator pulls the load using the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat inexpensive and made for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork could hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "walkie" version is designed to be operated while the operator walks alongside; the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These kinds of trucks are commonly 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.