Order pickers
Order pickers are designed to handle individual cases or items, while turret trucks and reach trucks are used for handling palletized loads. Sometimes, order pickers are also known as order selectors or stock pickers. 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 things from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward while 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 designed to load an average pallet, no more than about one and a half meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase efficiency, but training is required to prevent accidents. Personnel must be trained on the particular units they will be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive option. These simple lift trucks are also known as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These trucks utilize a hydraulic device to be able to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters above the floor. The individual operating it pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are quite cheap and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size could hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" version is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside; the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These trucks are normally 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.