In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient way. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machines are often used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is one more version known as the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common options comprise 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 capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This kind has different kinds of attachments available and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models could be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles that are specifically made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or 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 very effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.