Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the key 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 equipment is usually used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another type called the walkie version. This particular model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices comprise 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 racking and stacking loads, utilized to transport pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This kind has a huge array 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 could be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. 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 very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized mostly 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 efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.