Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an effective way. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machine is normally used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another version known as the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common options include 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 move products and materials, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This type has a huge array of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be used indoors or outdoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also referred to as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called 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 reach trucks are really efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.