Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are often utilized to handle palletized loads whereas order pickers are designed more to handle individual items or cases. Order pickers are also sometimes referred to as order selectors or stock pickers. The machinery has a platform on which the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that he or she can pick stuff from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The equipment moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers are available with certain fork size, travel and lift speeds and weight and reach limits. Most have a fork size intended to load a standard pallet, no more than about one and a half meters in length. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase efficiency, but training is really essential to prevent accidents. Employees must be trained on the particular type of unit they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey alternative then you can utilize non-powered pallet trucks. These simple lift trucks are also called hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These kinds of trucks use a hydraulic device to be able to lift pallets no more than several centimeters off the ground. The individual operating it pulls the load using the handle of the truck.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are somewhat inexpensive and made for easy maneuvering. The fork size can hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" kind is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside. 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.