Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are often used to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are made more to handle individual cases or items. Order pickers are also sometimes known as order selectors or stock pickers. The equipment includes a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he could pick stuff from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery can move forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain lift and travel speeds, fork size, reach limitations and weight limit. Most have a fork size intended to load a typical pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps enhance efficiency, but training is really required in order to prevent accidents. Personnel should be trained on the specific type of unit they will be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less pricey option. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These trucks use a hydraulic mechanism to be able to lift pallets just several centimeters off the floor. The person operating it pulls the load using the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are quite cheap and built for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork can hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "walkie" version is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks alongside; the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are normally found in warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.