Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are commonly used to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are designed more to handle individual cases or items. Sometimes, order pickers are also called stock pickers or order selectors. The machine includes a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she could pick things from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery moves forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and reach and weight limitations. Most have a fork size designed to load a standard pallet, no more than about one and a half meters long. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase productivity, but training is truly necessary in order to prevent accidents. Employees should be trained on the particular type of unit they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey alternative then you can utilize non-powered pallet trucks. These simple lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These kinds of trucks utilize a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets just several centimeters off the floor. The person operating it pulls the load using the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Built for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are reasonably priced. The size of the fork can hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" type is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it; the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These kinds of trucks are usually found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.