Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machine is normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more version called the walkie version. This kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, used to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads all over a facility. This kind has various kinds of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be used both indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate 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 referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used mainly 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 really effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.