Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are often utilized to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are designed 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 together with the forks so that he or she can pick items from the shelves and put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery 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. Nearly all have a fork size designed to load a typical pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters long. The higher travel and lift speed helps enhance productivity, but training is essential to be able to prevent accidents. Employees should be trained on the specific units they will be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less costly alternative then you can use non-powered pallet trucks. These simple lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks use a hydraulic device to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters off the floor. The operator pulls the load utilizing the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are relatively inexpensive and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size can hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two kinds: the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" version is designed to be operated while the operator walks next to it. These trucks are commonly 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.