Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the key objective. There are an array of different kinds 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 machinery is usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more type known as the walkie version. This model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that enable 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, used to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers throughout a facility. This particular model has various kinds of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors as 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
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used mostly 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 efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.