Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are commonly used to handle palletized loads whilst order pickers are made more to handle individual cases or items. Order pickers are also sometimes called stock pickers or order selectors. The machinery includes a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that he or she can pick things from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are provided.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain lift and travel speeds, fork size, weight limit and reach limitations. Most have a fork size intended to load an average pallet, no more than around one and a half meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps enhance efficiency, but training is really required to be able to avoid accidents. Employees must be trained on the specific kind of unit they would be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly choice. These simple lift trucks are also called hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These trucks utilize a hydraulic mechanism to lift pallets no more than several centimeters off the floor. The individual operating it pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat cheap and built for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork can hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two kinds: the "walkie" kind is meant to be operated while the operator walks next to it; the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are usually found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.