Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an efficient way. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These equipment are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is one more version called the walkie version. This particular model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common choices comprise 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 throughout a facility. This kind has a huge array of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specially designed 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 known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized primarily for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are very effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.