In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an efficient way. This is still the key goal. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is normally utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different version known as the walkie version. This model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common alternatives consist of double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and transport products and materials, and utilized to move pallet loads and load trailers all over a facility. This kind has a wide array of attachments available and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be used both outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are specifically made 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 narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used mainly 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 effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.