In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an efficient way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These machinery are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is a different version known as the walkie version. This particular model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks which allow 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 all over a facility. This particular model has a huge variety of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be used outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been designed to move palleted loads out of and into selective racks. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are used 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 types of reach trucks are very effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.