Order pickers
Order pickers are made to handle individual items or cases, whereas turret trucks and reach trucks are utilized for handling palletized loads. Sometimes, order pickers are also called stock pickers or order selectors. The machine includes a platform wherein the person who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together 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 moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are offered.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, lift and travel speeds and reach and weight limits. Most have a fork size intended to load an average pallet, no more than around one and a half meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps enhance efficiency, but training is necessary to avoid accidents. Employees should be trained on the particular type of unit they will be using.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less costly alternative then you could utilize non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These kinds of trucks make use of a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets just a few centimeters off the floor. The operator pulls the load utilizing the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat cheap and built for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork can hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" kind is designed to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it; the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position. These types of trucks are normally found in warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.