In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were initially introduced. They have come a long way since the first models. Their original purpose was to transport materials in an effective way. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types 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 machines are normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between storage areas or different departments. There is one more version known as the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common options include double pallet length forks which allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, utilized to move load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This model has various kinds of available attachments and must 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 utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads out of and into 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 referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized mostly for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These types of reach trucks are really efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.