Order pickers
Order pickers are made to handle individual items or cases, while reach trucks and turret trucks are for handling palletized loads. Order pickers are also sometimes called order selectors or stock pickers. The machine has a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he can pick things from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain lift and travel speeds, fork size, reach limitations and weight limit. Most have a fork size intended to load an average pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase productivity, but training is truly essential to avoid accidents. Employees must be trained on the specific units they will be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly choice. These simple lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These types of trucks utilize a hydraulic device to lift pallets just a few centimeters off the ground. The individual operating it pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Built for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are cheaper. The size of the fork could hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "walkie" kind is designed to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it; the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These kinds of trucks are normally found within warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.