Forklift trucks or machines are ground-level conveyors that can be used to transport goods and merchandise horizontally in order to sustainably increase internal efficiency. The counterparts to this are floor-free conveyors that either hang from hall ceilings or use tracks.
Forklift trucks belong to the group of unsteady conveyors. This means that – in contrast to assembly lines – they are able to handle the fluctuating, variable transport of goods. In addition to automated guided vehicles (AGVs), forklifts and pallet trucks also belong to the group of industrial trucks. Further Information.