In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machines are normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is one more type called the walkie version. This kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options include double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This particular kind has various kinds of attachments available and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are specially 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 known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are really effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.