Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are often utilized to handle palletized loads whilst order pickers are made more to handle individual items or cases. Sometimes, order pickers are also called stock pickers or order selectors. The machine has a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that he or she could pick things from the shelves and place 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 come with certain lift and travel speeds, fork size, weight limit and reach limitations. Nearly all have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than about one and a half meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps improve productivity, but training is really essential to avoid accidents. Employees should be trained on the specific units they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey alternative then you can use non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These types of trucks use a hydraulic mechanism to be able to lift pallets just a few centimeters above the floor. The operator pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat cheap and made for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork could hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" version is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it; the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are normally found within warehouses, with operators order picking whilst moving down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.