Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move supplies in an effective way. This is still the key goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machine is usually used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another version referred to as the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common choices 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 transport pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This particular kind has different kinds of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be used indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specially made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are made especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.