In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move supplies in an efficient way. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
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 storage areas or departments. There is a different type known as the walkie version. This 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 include double pallet length forks that 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 transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular type has a huge array of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be used indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. 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
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are designed especially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.