Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an efficient way. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machine is commonly utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different type referred to as the walkie version. This particular type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices include double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and move items and materials, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular kind has a huge variety of available attachments 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 used outdoors or indoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. 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
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are used mainly 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 very effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.