In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the very first models. Their original purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient way. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different types 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 machinery is normally used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another type known as the walkie version. This kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common choices consist of double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport products and supplies, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This kind has different kinds of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be used both indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. 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
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are made particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are very effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.