Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an efficient way. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks used in the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These machinery are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is another type known as the walkie version. This model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that allow 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 throughout a facility. This particular kind has a wide variety 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 are able to be used indoors or outdoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up kinds of vehicles which are specifically designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into 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 that are 8 to 11 feet are made specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are very efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.