Lift trucks were initially introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially since the very first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an effective manner. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machinery is usually used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different type called the walkie version. This particular type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives consist of 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 all over a facility. This model has different types of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality like an internal combustion counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models could be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are particularly made 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
The narrow aisle or very narrow aisle lift trucks are used primarily for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are really efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.