In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an effective manner. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machines are usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is one more type called the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives comprise double pallet length forks that enable 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 supplies, and used to transport pallet loads and load trailers all over a facility. This particular kind has a wide array of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be utilized both indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specially made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as 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 kinds of reach trucks are very effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.