Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are often used to handle palletized loads while order pickers are made more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as stock pickers or order selectors. The machine has a platform on which the individual who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that he or she can pick stuff from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment can move forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are provided.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and reach and weight limitations. Most have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than about one and a half meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase efficiency, but training is truly required to prevent accidents. Personnel must be trained on the specific units they will be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less expensive choice then you can use non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These kinds of trucks utilize a hydraulic device in order to lift pallets just several centimeters off the floor. The individual operating it pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Made for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are reasonably priced. The size of the fork can hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" type is designed to be operated while the operator walks next to it. These trucks are normally found in warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.