In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an efficient manner. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These equipment are usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is one more version referred to as the walkie version. This model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common options consist of double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport items and supplies, and used to transport pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This particular model has a huge array of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized both indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. The VNA or also known as 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 particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.