Industrial Lift Equipment for Material Handling

Lift Trucks
Lift trucks are used to move materials, especially pallets, from one place to another. They can be broadly classified into two types: manually operated and electrically operated. Their capacities are also classified in two types: less than 5500 lbs and over 5500 lbs. Lift trucks are constructed using different materials and have different capabilities depending on the use they are put to and environment in which they operate. Some of them have special galvanized coating for a longer life, whereas some come equipped with high lift capability. Buy Today from Global Industrial.com: 5500 lb. Capacity Pallet Jack - over 800,000 sold.

Pallet Trucks
Pallet trucks are self-propelled electric lift trucks used to move industrial goods from one location to another. Their compact, low profile design simplifies horizontal transportation and is engineered for use in tight areas. Visit Global Industrial for the best value in pallet trucks from dual direction pallet trucks, ergo and scale pallet trucks to self-propelled pallet trucks. Get a Self-Propelled Pallet Truck from Global Industrial.com - We specialize in industrial equipment, office furniture and safety products!

Forklifts
The forklift is an industrial truck that lifts and moves materials by means of steel forks inserted under the load. Invented in 1917 to move heavy automobile subassemblies, the forklift has become an indispensable piece of equipment in many manufacturing and warehousing operations. Forklifts are available in many variations and load capacities. Manual drive forklifts are usually walk behind while powered forklifts are driven by a worker in a cab. In a typical warehouse setting most forklifts used have load capacities of around one to five tons. In addition to a control to raise and lower the forks, blades or tines, you can tilt the mast to compensate for a load's tendency to angle the blades toward the ground and risk slipping off the forks. Tilting also provides a limited ability to operate on uneven ground. Some forklifts allow the operator to move the tines and backrest laterally, allowing easier placement of a load. A few machines offer a hydraulic control to move the tines together or apart, removing the need for you to get out of the cab to manually adjust for a differently sized load. See more on Forklifts.

Lift Tables
A lift table is a work platform that can raise and lower people and materials. They are commonly used when work must be done at a height without conventional access. Several types of lift tables operate with different mechanisms such as the scissors lift which uses linked folding supports that draw together to lift. Lift tables typically have safety features such as counterbalances and rails. Many are mobile, and some are capable of tilting and rotating. Lift tables can be considered relatives of the forklift. There are manual lift scissor tables that are operated by a foot pump. Lift tables are ideal for all types of manufacturing and warehousing facilities where you need to lift a variety of objects to high shelves in grocery stores or repair shops. When choosing a lift table consider its lift capacity, vertical lift travel (the difference between fully lowered and fully raised lift positions), platform width and platform length.

Lift Stackers
A lift stacker carries and stacks materials on shelves or on each other. There are many types of stackers available in the market. We can broadly classify them by power sources (manual, battery, or AC power operated) or by the load lifting mechanism (fork-over or straddle). When selecting a stacker, consider technical factors such as load lifting capacity, highest lifting height, power source and lifting mechanism. There are special stackers also available, which can lift smaller loads up to 800 lbs to the height of 20 to 24 feet. These are also known as super tower stackers and are mainly used for lifting lighting and sound equipment.

Industrial Hoists
Hoists are lifting and pulling devices that use a cable, rope, or chain to move or lift a load. Hoists are primarily used for vertical lifting, and usually have a feature for ceiling mounting such as a hook or trolley mount. Industrial hoists are mostly used for vertical lifting. There are a number of things to keep in mind when selecting a hoist: i.e., load capacity, lift length, maximum lift speed, and whether a pulley block is needed. Hoists come in two flavors: powered and manual. Powered hoists include those powered by a motor, including those with electric, pneumatic, hydraulic or gas and oil motors. The manual category includes hand cranked, levered or ratcheted hoists that are hand powered. A chain hoist is a pulley system joined together by a closed loop of chain that is pulled by hand. Chain hoists are often used to lift engines out of automobiles.

Industrial Cranes
Industrial cranes are used for moving heavy objects vertically and horizontally by means of a projecting swinging arm or with the hoisting apparatus supported on an overhead beam. Cranes range in capacity from a few hundred pounds to several hundred tons and can be powered by hand, steam, engines or electric motors. They range from small site cranes to immense tower and deck cranes for heavy lifting applications including moving cargo containers, steel, concrete, and other heavy materials. Industrial cranes are classified as jib, gantry, derrick or bridge. Jib cranes use a horizontal beam on top of a vertical pillar. A bridge crane consists of a horizontal beam, running on tracks at both ends for longitudinal motion and carrying a trolley running on the beam for lateral motion. Derrick cranes consists of a boom, hinged at the base to the bottom of a vertical mast and supported at the tip by tackle from the top of the mast which is counterweighted to keep it from collapsing toward the boom. Gantry cranes use a horizontal beam supported by end supports or legs are ideal for those instances where an overhead crane system is not possible.