In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machine is normally used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more version called the walkie version. This particular kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move items and supplies, and used to move pallet loads and load trailers all over a facility. This particular kind has different types of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are specially made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into 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 called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are very efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.