End Control Forklifts
The stand-up end control forklift is an extremely flexible machine and is common in the material handling business. These machinery have great performance characteristics which are quite similar to sit-down electric lift truck units.
Ideally, these forklift truck units are suitable for warehousing operation atmospheres that have limited space. Their working aisle requirements are usually less than those required of a three-wheel electric forklift truck. These machines are an excellent alternative for applications which require regular on and off access, because their stand-up design is an exceptional characteristic.
The reach truck is a loading machine used by various companies who maintain a storage facility that involves the arrangement of finished goods on pallets and supplies that are stacked or stored into tall shelving compartments. The reach truck offers simple and safe retrieval of the loaded pallets. It is also a great alternative for those who prefer to store pallets of products they do not need yet in a way that is efficient and safe.
The basic reach truck model is outfitted with an out-rigging mechanism located on the front of the truck. A set of telescoping blades that move up and down are mounted to the out-rigging. The forks also have a hydraulic system that enables the driver to lift the load and move it over the out-riggers. This particular design not only provides more balance to the whole load, but makes it really easy for the reach truck to move between the storage shelves into narrow aisles.
Once the selected shelf has been identified, the hydraulic blades swing into action and lower the pallet into the shelving unit, helping to slide the load into position. Typically, a reach truck will easily fit into an aisle that is less than 10 feet across without problems, so long as there are no other pallets protruding out from the shelving area.