Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move supplies in an effective way. This is still the key goal. There are a variety of different types 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 normally used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between storage areas or departments. There is a different version called the walkie version. This model lacks the operator platform and the higher speeds. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a great option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Several of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks which enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and move items and materials, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular kind has various kinds of available attachments and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate 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 types of vehicles that are specifically designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. 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 used 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 reach trucks are really effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.