Lift trucks were first introduced in the beginning of the twentieth Century. They have grown exponentially ever since the very first models. Their original purpose was to move supplies in an effective manner. This is still the main objective. There are a variety of different kinds of lift trucks utilized within the material handling business.
Motorized Pallet Truck Rider Type
The rider type of lift truck is a motorized kind of the pallet jack. This equipment is commonly used to move pallet trucks over extreme distances, including movement between departments or storage areas. There is one more type known as the walkie version. This particular type lacks the higher speeds and the operator platform. Low cost and hi maneuverability make these vehicles a great alternative for operations where frequent load movement is necessary. Several of the common alternatives include double pallet length forks that allow you to move 2 pallets in one trip.
Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck
The Electric Counterbalanced Lift Truck is capable of racking and stacking loads, used to move pallet loads, as well as load trailers throughout a facility. This model has different kinds of attachments available and needs to have a wide aisle for turning.
Internal Combustion Counterbalanced Lift Truck
Electric trucks have functionality similar to an IC counterbalanced lift truck. Propane models are able to be used both outdoors or indoors as long as there is adequate ventilation.
Order Selector
There are man-up types of vehicles which are specifically made for hand loading less than pallet load amounts into and out of selective rack. The VNA or also known as very narrow aisle vehicles works in aisles less than six feet wide. These Order Selectors are also called Order Pickers.
Reach Truck
The very narrow aisle or narrow aisle lift trucks are used mainly for racked pallet storage up to 8 to 11 feet. Double-deep versions load pallets 2-deep in special double-deep racking systems. These kinds of reach trucks are effective and can make racked pallet storage a more streamlined process.
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Forklift Parts
Doosan
Forklift Engines
Forklifts are classified as vehicles with small engines, the same class in which lawnmowers are classed. The engines of the forklifts all follow the principles of internal combustion. Various lift truck models and brand names would have varying engine design and layout. Forklifts are designed more toward generating high torque rather than for speed. They usually are geared...
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Yale
Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mostly utilized in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's...
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Nissan
There are 2 main forklift fuel varieties and types that are mostly utilized in the marketplace: electric forklifts and IC or internal combustion forklifts.
The electric lift truck is usually used indoors away from the elements. These units are easier to operate in a confined warehouse space. They make no emissions which need to be vented or collected and are...
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Clark
The History of the Gas Forklift
In the early 20th century, the Clark Equipment company made the first gas powered forklift. Ever since that time, Clark has led the business in gas-powered forklifts.
Beginning
In the year 1917, the Clark Equipment Company, located in Buchanan, Michigan, was the maker of the first Tructractor. Workers fabricated the tractor so as to...
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Komatsu
Forklift Basics
Forklifts are very versatile equipment. The machines are normally small vehicles with various attachments that enable it to move and lift loads. Warehouses and factories all around the globe would use forklifts. A forklift operator needs to acquire special training, specially since these kinds of equipment function on rear-wheel drive and this can be really difficult to get...
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Toyota
For over 40 years, Toyota has been amongst the top suppliers of innovative forklifts within the business. Up to date, the business has sold over 1 million lift trucks. Toyota has earned a solid reputation and has thousands of happy customers in more than 200 nations around the world.
In each and every stage of the Toyota operation, there is...
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Hyster
Unisource - This is your One-Stop forklift parts solution for over 4.8 million accessories and replacement parts for over ninety brands of material handling machinery. Hyster provides their Unisource parts and accessories program to share the same devotion to effectiveness and quality. It doesn't truly matter what specific kind of equipment you are working with, we have you covered with...
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