Material Handling Equipment Part 2 : Pallet Truck A pallet truck (also known as a pump truck or pallet jack) is a wheeled trolley designed to lift and transport pallets. The truck's tapered forks slot underneath the pallet and the pump handle can then be used to raise and lower the load. Pallet trucks are commonly seen in warehouses, stockrooms, and other environments where wooden pallets are frequently used. There are many different types of pallet truck available to suit all sorts of different requirements, including: Rough Terrain Pallet TrucksHigh Lift Pallet TrucksLow Profile Pallet TrucksMini Pallet TrucksExtra-Long/Extra-Wide Pallet TrucksGalvanised Pallet TrucksPallet Trucks with Built-In Weighing ScalesElectric/Powered Pallet Trucks Pallet trucks are designed to be used with standard wooden pallets, like these: In order to move a load using a pallet truck, you
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Material Handling Equipment Part 1 : Telehandler With the power to lift, scoop, remove and push, the versatility and power of a Telehandler gives it more capabilities than any other piece of equipment. The added bonus of telehandlers: it can complete a job in any season or weather. A Compact and Maneuverable Machine One of the biggest reasons why telehandlers are so versatile is because they are easy to maneuver and have a low cab. Even the engine position in the machine helped to streamline the equipment. According to an article from For Construction Pros, telehandlers were first designed with the engine inline, like in a car. The engine acted as a natural counterweight so there was no need to fit the machine with extra steel to balance it out.
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