In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an efficient manner. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machine is usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different version called the walkie version. This particular model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that enable 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 particular model has a huge variety of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors 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 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 specially for racked pallet storage. 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.