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 materials in an efficient manner. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machines are normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is a different version 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 necessary. Several 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 used to lift and transport items and materials, and used to transport load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular kind has a wide array of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized both indoors or outdoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specifically 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 called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are used mainly for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.