Order pickers
Order pickers are designed to handle individual cases or items, whereas turret trucks and reach trucks are used for handling palletized loads. Sometimes, order pickers are also referred to as order selectors or stock pickers. The machinery includes a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she could pick things from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are provided.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and reach and weight limitations. The majority have a fork size intended to load a typical pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps enhance efficiency, but training is really essential to be able to avoid accidents. Personnel should be trained on the particular units they will be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive alternative. These basic lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These types of trucks make use of a hydraulic device to be able to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters above the ground. The individual operating it pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
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" type is designed to be operated while the operator walks next to it; the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are usually found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.