Order pickers
Order pickers are made to handle individual cases or items, whereas reach trucks and turret trucks are for handling palletized loads. Order pickers are also sometimes known as stock pickers or order selectors. The machine has a platform on which the person who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he can pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are provided.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and reach and weight limitations. The majority have a fork size designed to load a standard pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps improve productivity, but training is truly necessary to avoid accidents. Employees must be trained on the particular units they would be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly alternative. These basic lift trucks are also known as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These kinds of trucks utilize a hydraulic device to lift pallets just several centimeters above the ground. The operator pulls the load using the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Built for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are reasonably priced. The fork size can hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" type is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks alongside; the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These kinds of trucks are commonly found in warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.