Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the 20th Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to transport materials in an efficient manner. This is still the main goal. There are an array of different types of lift trucks used in the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This machinery is usually used to transport pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more type called the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a better option for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. 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 supplies, and used to move load trailers and pallet loads all over a facility. This particular model has various kinds of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
IC counterbalance lift trucks operate quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models can be utilized outdoors or indoors as long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles that are particularly designed for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also referred to as Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks which are 8 to 11 feet are designed specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are efficient and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined procedure.