In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an effective way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machinery are normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is one more version called the walkie version. This kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common alternatives include 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 capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This kind has different types of available attachments 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 are able to be used indoors or outdoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are specially designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. 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 specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.