In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machines are often utilized 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 particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices comprise 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 stacking and racking loads, used to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This particular type has a wide array of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be utilized both indoors or outdoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are specifically 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 known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that 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 efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.