Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an efficient way. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more version referred to as the walkie version. This type lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers all over a facility. This particular model has various kinds of available attachments and must have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are designed especially for racked pallet storage. 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 procedure.