Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are usually used to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are made more to handle individual cases or items. Sometimes, order pickers are also called stock pickers or order selectors. The equipment includes a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that he or she can pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are provided.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and reach and weight limitations. Nearly all have a fork size intended to load a standard pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters long. The higher travel and lift speed helps improve productivity, but training is required to be able to avoid accidents. Employees should be trained on the specific kind of unit they would be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly choice. These basic lift trucks are also known as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These trucks use a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets no more than several centimeters off the ground. The person operating it pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are relatively cheap and made for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork can hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "walkie" kind is designed to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it; the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are commonly found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.