Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are usually utilized to handle palletized loads whilst order pickers are made more to handle individual cases or items. Order pickers are also sometimes called order selectors or stock pickers. The equipment has a platform on which the person who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that she or he can pick stuff from the shelves and put 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, travel and lift speeds and weight and reach limitations. The majority have a fork size intended to load an average pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters long. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase production, but training is required to be able to avoid accidents. Personnel should be trained on the particular units they would be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey alternative then you can utilize non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These types of trucks utilize a hydraulic device to lift pallets no more than several centimeters above the ground. The individual operating it pulls the load using the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Made for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are cheaper. The fork size could hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" type is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside; the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These kinds of trucks are usually found in warehouses, with operators order picking whilst moving down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.