Order pickers
Reach trucks and turret trucks are often utilized to handle palletized loads whilst order pickers are designed more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as stock pickers or order selectors. The machinery has 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 put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward whilst 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. Nearly all have a fork size designed to load a typical pallet, no more than about one and a half meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase productivity, but training is really essential to avoid accidents. Personnel should be trained on the specific kind of unit they will be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey alternative then you could utilize non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks utilize a hydraulic device to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters off the ground. 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 size of the fork can hold two or three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "walkie" type is meant to be operated while the operator walks next to it; the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are usually 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.