In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an efficient manner. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
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 move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more type referred to as the walkie version. This model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options include double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, used to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This kind has different types of available attachments and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specifically made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are really efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.