Order pickers
Order pickers are made to handle individual cases or items, whereas turret trucks and reach trucks are utilized for handling palletized loads. Sometimes, order pickers are also known as stock pickers or order selectors. The machinery has a platform wherein 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 put them onto a pallet on the forks. The machinery 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. Nearly all have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than around one and a half meters in length. The higher lift and travel speed helps enhance efficiency, but training is required in order to avoid accidents. Personnel must be trained on the particular units they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less expensive alternative then you can use non-powered pallet trucks. These basic lift trucks are also called hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These types of trucks make use of a hydraulic mechanism to be able to lift pallets just several centimeters off the ground. 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 can hold two or three pallets. These trucks are available in two kinds: the "rider" has a platform wherein the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" type is meant to be operated while the operator walks alongside. These kinds of trucks are usually found in warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.