Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machinery are often used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different type referred to as the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and move products and materials, and used to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular kind has a wide array of available attachments and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be used outdoors or indoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are specially designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also referred to 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 designed especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are very effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.