The following add-ons are helpful for narrow aisle forklifts:
Side shift: Side shift is an option that permits the movement of the load laterally without having to move the unit. This allows loads to be placed with a lot more precision.
Tilt mast: The tilt mast option allows the forks to shift forwards and backwards. This is perfect in cases where loads aren't completely level. To gain greater stability while transporting a truck that is loaded, the mast could be tilted backwards.
Extendable forks: Extendable forks help the reach of a forklift to allow for the stacking of pallets one in front of the other. This is known as double deep loading.
Operator platforms: Operator platforms allow some NA forklifts to raise and lower the operator whilst the forks are being raised or lowered. This offers utmost visibility and control when dealing with loads at heights of 6 to 9 meters.
Lift Truck on a Ramp
Operators have to be properly trained and are required to be tested and certified. It is very important for anybody using a forklift to be very knowledgeable regarding safety regulations and problems. Drivers must understand how to make adjustments on uneven surfaces or in cases where the weight of the load alters the center of gravity. Safety guidelines include the safe operation of a lift truck on a ramp, which is a frequent happening because the driver would normally have to drive up and down ramps to unload and load containers.
Tips for Utilizing a Lift Truck on a Ramp
1 Drive slowly when approaching a ramp and when driving up and down the ramp. The possibility of mishaps is higher when driving at high speeds since this could upset the equipment's center of gravity.
2 Drive the lift truck in reverse when moving up an incline on a ramp when not carrying a load.
3 When moving down an incline on a ramp with no load, drive forward.
4 Tilt the forks a little back to shift the center of the load to the machine's front, when moving up or down a ramp while carrying a load.
5 Drive forward up a ramp while carrying a load to make the load more steady.