Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These equipment are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is one more version called the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common options comprise double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move products and materials, and used to transport load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This type has a wide variety of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are particularly designed 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 referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.