Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move materials in an efficient way. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks utilized in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized version of the pallet jack. This machine is normally utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is another version called the walkie version. This model lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common choices comprise double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport items and materials, and utilized to move pallet loads and load trailers throughout a facility. This particular model has a huge array of available attachments and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks work somewhat similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized indoors or outdoors so long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds 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 made particularly 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 can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.