Order pickers
Order pickers are designed to handle individual cases or items, whereas turret trucks and reach trucks are utilized for handling palletized loads. Order pickers are also sometimes called order selectors or stock pickers. The machinery has a platform wherein the operator stands. The order picker lifts the operator along with the forks so that she or he could pick items from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine can 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 reach and weight limitations. The majority have a fork size designed to load an average pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters in length. The higher travel and lift speed helps increase production, but training is truly essential to avoid accidents. Personnel must be trained on the specific type of unit they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
If you want a less pricey option then you could use non-powered pallet trucks. These simple lift trucks are also referred to as hand pallet jacks and hand pallet trucks. These trucks use a hydraulic mechanism to lift pallets no more than several centimeters above the ground. The operator pulls the load using the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are relatively cheap and built for easy maneuvering. The fork size can hold two to three pallets. These trucks come in two types: the "rider" includes a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position; the "walkie" kind is meant to be operated whilst the operator walks next to it. These trucks are commonly found within warehouses, with operators order picking as they move down the aisles. Both non-powered and powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.