Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an efficient way. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machinery are often used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is one more version called the walkie version. This particular type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives consist of double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport items and supplies, and used to move pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This kind has various types of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. 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
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 efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.