Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are normally utilized to handle palletized loads while order pickers are made more to handle individual cases or items. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as stock pickers or order selectors. The equipment includes a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that she or he could pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and reach and weight limitations. The majority have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than about one and a half meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps enhance efficiency, but training is truly required to be able to avoid accidents. Employees should be trained on the particular units they would be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly option. These basic lift trucks are also known as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These types of trucks utilize a hydraulic device to lift pallets just a few centimeters above the ground. The person operating it pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat inexpensive and built for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork can hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" type is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it. These trucks are commonly found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.