Lift trucks were initially introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an efficient manner. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is normally used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is another type referred to as the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a better choice for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common options consist of double pallet length forks that enable you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, utilized to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This type has various types of available attachments and should have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks work quite like the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specifically designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts out of and into 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 known as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are utilized mainly 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 very efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.