In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an effective way. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machinery is usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is a different version known as the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in one 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 all over a facility. This particular type has a huge array of attachments available and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an internal combustion counterbalanced 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 types of vehicles which are specifically designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also referred to as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized 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 really effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.