Order pickers
Order pickers are designed to handle individual cases or items, while turret trucks and reach trucks are utilized for handling palletized loads. Sometimes, order pickers are also referred to as stock pickers or order selectors. The machinery includes a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she could pick things from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery can move forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and reach and weight limits. Nearly all have a fork size designed to load a standard pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps enhance productivity, but training is really required to be able to prevent accidents. Employees 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 simple lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These kinds of trucks utilize a hydraulic device to be able to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters above the ground. The operator pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Built for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are reasonably priced. The fork size could hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "rider" has a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" type is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside. These trucks are commonly found in warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.