Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the 20th 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 objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is another version referred to as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives consist of double pallet length forks which 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 type has a wide array of available attachments and must 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 used outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specifically made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or 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 effective and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.