Narrow aisle forklifts
Narrow aisle forklifts are usually utilized in warehousing operations. These types of forklifts are vital tools within the business since their extreme maneuverability and small size allow warehouses to utilize space to maximum storing capacity. They can easily pass aisles as narrow as 1.8 meters wide, while typical lift trucks need 3.4 meters of aisle width, at least.
The two kinds are "narrow aisle forklift" and the "very narrow aisle forklift". The former need 2.4 meters - 3 meters in aisle width, whilst the latter can function in a 1.8 meters wide space.
The narrow aisle forklift design features forks which are positioned at right angles to the body of the truck. The trucks do not have to face the shelves, but instead drive straight down the aisle picking up loads to the side. This design feature is the key to their suitability for tight spaces.
Several very narrow aisle forklifts come with wire or optical guidance systems which make certain that the forklift moves in a straight line down the aisle, that leaves the operator free to focus on load placement and picking.
The cushion tires that come with these kinds of lifts are made of solid rubber. The hard tires perform well on paved, smooth surfaces and concrete floors. Narrow aisle forklifts have electric motors that is best utilized in indoor environments. Propane-powered versions are available too.