Narrow Aisle Forklifts
Narrow aisle forklifts are specifically designed so as to fit down very narrow warehouse aisles. This provides several benefits to business owners like significantly increasing their space to keep things. Even smaller aisles are capable of fitting a lift truck through them. Narrow aisle forklifts are famous for their maneuverability and not much space is needed to move a narrow aisle forklift. Their design has enabled them to move without a lot of space due to the fact that most items which hinder movement have been squished up the main lift truck body in their design.
Several of the downsides are that compared to regular forklifts, they are really slow. For example, if you are required to transport objects across large distances, in terms of speed, these forklifts will not cut it. This problem can be solved easily if you also have access to a standard lift truck. Some companies choose to utilize the narrow aisle forklift to transport the load to a central location. These items are then handed off to a regular forklift which is responsible to take it the bulk of the distance. Typically, narrow aisle forklifts can not move as much weight so they are just effective for loads that are small.
How to Drive a Forklift Truck
The principles of forklift operation is like the standard car. These equipment have brakes, an accelerator and a steering wheel, while the operator requires good concentration and hand-eye coordination. The forklift is capable of raising loads which weigh several tons up to heights of 24 feet or higher. They are able to operate in very narrow confines. Operating a lift truck requires additional training and expertise in order to work efficiently and smoothly.