In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an efficient way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks utilized 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 machinery is normally used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another version called the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks which 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, used to transport pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This model has a wide array of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models can be utilized indoors or outdoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specially made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or 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 that are 8 to 11 feet are made particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are really effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.