Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machinery is normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more version called the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move items and supplies, and utilized to transport load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular kind has a huge variety of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be utilized outdoors or indoors so 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 also known as 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 kinds of reach trucks are efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.