Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are normally used to handle palletized loads whilst order pickers are made more to handle individual cases or items. Sometimes, order pickers are also called stock pickers or order selectors. The machinery includes a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he can pick stuff from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery could move forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain travel and lift speeds, fork size, weight limit and reach limitations. Most have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters in length. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase efficiency, but training is really necessary in order to avoid accidents. Employees should be trained on the specific type of unit they will be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive option. These simple lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These trucks use a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets just several centimeters above the floor. The operator pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are quite inexpensive and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size could hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" version is meant to be operated while the operator walks next to it. These trucks are normally 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.