Lift trucks were first introduced in the start of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the first models. Their original purpose was to transport materials in an effective 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
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized types of pallet jacks. These equipment are often used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is a different version known as the walkie version. This type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Hi maneuverability and low cost make these vehicles a wise alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Some of the common choices include double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of stacking and racking loads, used to transport load trailers, as well as pallet loads throughout a facility. This kind has different types of attachments available and needs to 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 as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads into and out of selective racks. The VNA or very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
Narrow aisle trucks that are 8 to 11 feet are made specially for racked pallet storage. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These reach trucks are very effective and able to make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.