In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are usually utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different type known as the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices consist of double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and move products and supplies, and utilized to move pallet loads and load trailers all over a facility. This particular kind has a wide variety of available attachments and should 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 utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are specially designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also referred to as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used primarily for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are really efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.