Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an effective way. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
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 different departments or storage areas. There is another type known as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some 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, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This model has different kinds of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be utilized both indoors or outdoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specially made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into selective rack. The VNA or 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 types of reach trucks are really effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.