In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their original purpose was to transport materials in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized 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 machinery is usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different type known as the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives 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 used to lift and transport items and materials, and utilized to transport pallet loads and load trailers all over a facility. This model has a wide variety of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors 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 called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which 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 really effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.