Propane cylinders take up little space and they could be kept either inside of a storage area or outside of a facility. It does take some time to switch out a propane cylinder, though, it still does need knowledge of safety standards like for example the OSHA or Occupational Health and Safety Administration and also requires operator training in order to be conducted safely.
Internal combustion forklifts are faster and easier to refuel, compared to electric forklifts, but the internal combustion or IC engines produce major air-polluting emissions and are extremely noisy.
NARROW-AISLE LIFT TRUCKS
The ITA's Class 2 trucks consist of a large variety of electric forklifts and these are specifically made to be utilized in narrow aisles. The standard storage aisles are 12 feet wide, and this easily allows a counterbalanced lift truck to turn in the aisle and put a load away. Usually, narrow aisles are 8 feet wide, while the very narrow aisles are approximately 5.5 to 6 feet wide. These narrow aisles require specialized lift trucks which are capable of putting away loads that are small enough to turn on a tight radius or without any turning at all.
The three most common narrow aisle lift trucks are the reach trucks, turret trucks and order pickers. The differences amongst these trucks are discussed below.
Narrow-Aisle Reach Forklifts
The original narrow-aisle lift truck is considered to be the conventional reach truck. These equipment do not need a large counterweight and are hence, small enough to turn in narrow aisles. Instead, stability is provided by the outrigger arms which extend in front of the forklifts. Nonetheless, these outrigger arms could prevent the trucks from getting near enough to the storage rack to retrieve and deposit cargo, depending on the storage configuration. To be able to overcome this particular situation, a pantograph was designed. The pantograph is really a reach truck that is designed with a telescoping device. This enables forks to reach into storage areas easily and concisely.
The best environment for narrow aisle forklifts is a place that has good lighting, clean floors and well maintained floor, good traffic flow, along with ample turning space.
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