Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an efficient way. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machines are normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is another version known as the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common choices include double pallet length forks that enable 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 transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This model has a huge variety of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models can be used indoors or outdoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized 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 efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.