In the beginning of the 20th Century, lift trucks were first introduced. They have come a long way ever since the first models. Their initial purpose was to move materials in an effective manner. This is still the main goal. There are a variety of different types of lift trucks utilized within the material handling industry.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
Ride-on lift trucks are motorized versions of pallet jacks. These equipment are often utilized to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, sometimes between different departments or storage areas. There is one more version called the walkie version. This kind lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a wise option for operations where frequent load movement is required. Some of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in a single trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is utilized to lift and transport items and supplies, and utilized to move load trailers and pallet loads throughout a facility. This type has different kinds of attachments available and has to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Internal combustion counterbalance lift trucks operate quite similarly to the electric lift truck. Propane models are able to be utilized outdoors or indoors so long as there is ample ventilation.
Order Selector
The order selector has been made to move palleted loads out of and into 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
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are used 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 reach trucks are efficient and could make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.