Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an efficient way. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks used within 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 commonly utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another type called the walkie version. This particular type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport items and supplies, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular kind has a wide variety of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be used outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed 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
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are designed especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are really efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.