Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are usually utilized to handle palletized loads while order pickers are designed more to handle individual cases or items. Order pickers are also sometimes called stock pickers or order selectors. The machinery includes a platform wherein the individual who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he can pick items from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and weight and reach limitations. The majority have a fork size designed to load a standard pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase production, but training is really necessary to be able to avoid accidents. Personnel must be trained on the particular units they will be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less pricey alternative. These basic lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks utilize a hydraulic mechanism to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters above the floor. The individual operating it pulls the load using the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Built for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are cheaper. The size of the fork could hold two or three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" version is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it. These trucks are usually found in warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.