Order pickers
Order pickers are made to handle individual items or cases, whereas reach trucks and turret trucks are used for handling palletized loads. Sometimes, order pickers are also called stock pickers or order selectors. The equipment has a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she can pick things from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery could move forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and reach and weight limits. The majority have a fork size intended to load a standard pallet, no more than about one and a half meters in length. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase productivity, but training is necessary to be able to prevent accidents. Personnel must be trained on the particular type of unit they will be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive alternative. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks utilize a hydraulic device to lift pallets just several centimeters above the ground. The individual operating it pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are quite inexpensive and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size could hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "walkie" version is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside; the "rider" has a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These types of trucks are usually found in warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.