Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machinery is normally utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more type known as the walkie version. This particular type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common choices include double pallet length forks which allow 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 transport pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This particular model has different types of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models could be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are specially made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. 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
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized 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 types of reach trucks are effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.