Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These equipment are often used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is another type known as the walkie version. This kind lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common alternatives comprise double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is used to lift and transport products and supplies, and used to transport load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This particular kind has a huge array of attachments available and needs to 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 indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. 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
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.