In the start of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an efficient way. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machine is commonly utilized to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is a different type called the walkie version. This particular type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common choices comprise 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 utilized to lift and transport items and materials, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular model has different types of attachments available and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into 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 narrow aisle or very 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 able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.