Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an effective manner. This is still the key 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 utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more version known as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives consist of double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, used to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular model has a huge variety of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized 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 referred to 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
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are very effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.