Using Pallet Jacks

Ways to use various types of pallet jacks in business

In lots of warehouse environments, pallet jacks play a variety of roles. Available in widely different styles, these handy tools can be either manual, operated by human power and simple hydraulics or powered by an electric motor. Different businesses get new or used pallet jack models in different ways, for specific purposes for materials handling.

Buyers can check out models of pallet jacks for sale on the web, explore visuals for thinking about how to use pallet jacks, and get safety tips on using specific types of pallet jacks in an industrial or retail environment. Buyers might be considering:

1. Using pallet jacks for moving goods around a warehouse floor.

2. Getting quick transport for loading or unloading with electric pallet jacks.

3. Stacking pallets with high rise pallet jack models.

Use manual pallet jacks

Many of these manual pallet jacks do not lift pallets up to any considerable height. They are useful for simply moving pallets from one area to another horizontally. Manual hand pallet truck models do not require as much staff training as there is no motorized component or lift safety issue.

Utilize electric pallet jacks for advanced handling

These motorized 'hand trucks' offer much more, from loading-unloading to stacking, quick transport, or tilting. Electric power pallet jack models are much like forklifts, but without the bulky 'driver's seat', as many models allow the operator to simply stand by the jack operator component and steer in a way much like the manual pallet jack system. For these models, it's important to train staff in how to steer and watch out for obstacles, as the motorized versions can reach relatively high speeds in open areas.

Find high rise pallet jacks for stacking pallets

If the goal is to get pallets stacked on top of each other, or shelve them, high rise pallet jacks can accommodate this. For stacks higher than a few feet, businesses will want to go with a full-fledged forklift for safer tasking, but for short stacks, a hydraulic rise pallet jack can do the job. These require some staff training for balanced loads and other safety issues.

• Always think about the applications of the pallet jacks you buy and train staff accordingly. Some staff tend to treat pallet jacks like toys, and irresponsible use of any of these tools on the floor can be detrimental.

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