Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are often used to handle palletized loads while order pickers are made more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as order selectors or stock pickers. The equipment includes a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she could pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain travel and lift speeds, fork size, reach limitations and weight limit. Nearly all have a fork size intended to load a typical pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters long. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase productivity, but training is essential to prevent accidents. Employees must be trained on the specific units they will be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly alternative. These basic lift trucks are also known as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These types of trucks make use of a hydraulic mechanism to be able to lift pallets just several centimeters above the floor. The operator pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat inexpensive and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size could hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "walkie" version is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside; the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These types of trucks are usually found in warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.