In the start 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 effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This equipment is commonly used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more type called the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options comprise double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and transport products and materials, and used to transport pallet loads and load trailers all over a facility. This type has different kinds of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized both indoors or outdoors as 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 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
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized mostly for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are really effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.