Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are commonly used to handle palletized loads whilst order pickers are designed more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes known as order selectors or stock pickers. The equipment includes a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that he or she can pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine can move forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain lift and travel speeds, fork size, reach limitations and weight limit. Most have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps improve efficiency, but training is required in order to avoid accidents. Personnel should be trained on the particular kind of unit they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive option. These basic lift trucks are also known as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These trucks use a hydraulic mechanism to lift pallets just several centimeters off the ground. The person operating it pulls the load using the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Made for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are reasonably priced. The size of the fork can hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "walkie" version is meant to be operated while the operator walks next to it; the "rider" has a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These kinds of trucks are normally found in warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.