In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport supplies in an effective manner. This is still the key objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machines are normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is a different type referred to as the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common alternatives comprise 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 transport pallet loads, as well as load trailers throughout a facility. This particular model has a wide variety of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be used outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are particularly designed 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 known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized 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 kinds of reach trucks are effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.