Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an efficient way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machine is normally used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more version called the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common choices 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 capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This model has a huge variety of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be used outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly designed 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 called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very 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 reach trucks are very efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.