Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are usually used to handle palletized loads while order pickers are designed more to handle individual items or cases. Sometimes, order pickers are also referred to as order selectors or stock pickers. The machine includes a platform on which the person who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she can pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery could move forward whilst 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 an average pallet, no more than about 1.5 meters in length. The higher lift and travel speed helps increase productivity, but training is truly required to avoid accidents. Personnel must be trained on the particular units they would be operating.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less costly alternative. These simple lift trucks are also called hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These types of trucks use a hydraulic mechanism in order to lift pallets no more than a few centimeters above the floor. 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 built for easy maneuvering. The fork size could hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "rider" includes a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" type is designed to be operated whilst the operator walks alongside. These trucks are commonly found in warehouses, with operators order picking whilst moving down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.