In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their original purpose was to transport materials in an effective manner. This is still the main goal. 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 kind of the pallet jack. This machine is commonly utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another version called the walkie version. This kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, used to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers throughout a facility. This model has a wide array of attachments available 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 could be used both outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used mostly for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are really effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.