Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are a variety 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 version of the pallet jack. This machinery is commonly utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is one more type referred to as the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common options include double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and move products and materials, and utilized to transport pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This particular kind has various kinds of attachments available and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly made 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 primarily 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 effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.