Narrow Aisle Forklifts
The narrow aisle forklift is designed specifically to fit down narrow aisles in a warehouse setting. These machinery enable business owners the opportunity to increase their storage capacity to store their goods and materials. Even smaller aisles are capable of fitting a forklift through them. Narrow aisle forklifts are famous for their maneuverability and not a lot of space is required to move a narrow aisle forklift. Their design has allowed them to move without much space because of the fact that most items that hinder movement have been squished up the main forklift body in their design.
These forklifts have a weakness in that they are somewhat slow. These forklifts would not cut it if you need it to move goods across large distances. This problem can be easily solved if you also have access to a standard lift truck. Several businesses prefer to use the narrow aisle forklift to transport the load to a central location. These things are then handed off to a standard forklift which is responsible to take it the bulk of the distance. Usually, narrow aisle forklifts could not transport as much weight so they are only effective for loads which are small.
How to Drive a Forklift Truck
An industrial powered lift truck or a forklift operates on the same principal as your typical car. It has brakes, a steering wheel and an accelerator and also requires some good hand-eye coordination to operate and requires concentration. The forklift is capable of lifting loads that weigh several tons up to heights of 24 feet or higher. They are able to operate in very narrow confines. Operating a forklift requires additional training and expertise to be able to run smoothly and efficiently.