Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an effective way. This is still the main objective. There are an array of different types 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 normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is another version called the walkie version. This model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, utilized to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers throughout a facility. This particular model has various types of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized both indoors or outdoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of 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
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are designed particularly for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are really efficient and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.