Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks utilized within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is another version called the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move items and materials, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular type has a wide variety of attachments available and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be utilized both indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types 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 referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used mostly for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are really effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.