Power Pallet Jacks
It is important to have a pallet stacker of some sort if you have a warehouse or sell large inventories of goods. Of course, you likely already know this if you’re looking for equipment for handling pallets. So let us get down to the details of what the different options are.
Categorization of Pallet Stackers
Stackers categorized according to their lifting heights, how they carry items, how much they can carry, and how they are powered. For example, the power source classifications for pallet stackers are either AC, battery, or manual. The mechanism for lifting the pallets is either a straddle or a fork-over. You will want to consider when handling pallets how heavy they are. Some stackers have a load capacity of only about 800lbs. One such stack, the super tower stacker, has a very good lifting height of more than 20 feet. On the other hand, if you need your stacker to be able to dump loads off, container tilters have mechanisms for dumping the contents of the pallets by tilting them forward. This is a crucial function for some warehouses.
Pallet Truck Features
A pallet truck is very necessary in most warehouses. The pallet truck can be relatively safely operated with a single trained operator to move pallets all over the warehouse with ease. They can also be used for other lifting needs around the warehouse. The main things to look at when picking out a pallet truck are whether you want a manual or battery operated pallet truck. Also, you need to decide whether or not you need a pallet truck that is rated to carry more than 5500 pounds.