In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machines are usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is one more type referred to as the walkie version. This model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common options comprise double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move items and supplies, and utilized to move pallet loads and load trailers all over a facility. This particular model has various types of available attachments 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 utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specially 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 referred to as 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 kinds of reach trucks are effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.