Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an effective way. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is normally utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is a different type called the walkie version. This model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport items and materials, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This model has a huge array of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models can be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that 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 made especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are really efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.