Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are often used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different version known as the walkie version. This particular kind 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. Some of the common alternatives comprise double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular model has various kinds of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. 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 kinds of reach trucks are very efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.