Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient way. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machinery is normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different type referred to as the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common choices 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 capable of stacking and racking loads, used to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This particular model has various types of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to 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 also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called 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 reach trucks are very efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.