Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are commonly utilized to handle palletized loads while order pickers are designed more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as order selectors or stock pickers. The machinery includes a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that he or she could pick stuff from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine can move forward whilst in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and weight and reach limitations. Most have a fork size intended to load an average pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters in length. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase production, but training is truly required to prevent accidents. Employees should be trained on the particular units they would be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less expensive option then you could utilize non-powered pallet trucks. These simple lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These types of trucks make use of a hydraulic mechanism to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters off the floor. The operator pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Built for easy maneuvering, the electric-powered pallet trucks are reasonably priced. The size of the fork could hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "rider" has a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" kind is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside. These trucks are commonly 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.