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, although, it still does need knowledge of safety standards such as the OSHA or Occupational Health and Safety Administration and also requires operator training in order to be performed safely.
Compared to the electric truck, IC forklifts are easier and faster to refuel. Nonetheless, the IC engine does create polluting emissions and are very noisy.
NARROW-AISLE FORKLIFTS
The ITA's Class 2 trucks consist of a huge range of electric forklifts and these are specifically designed to be utilized in narrow aisles. The regular storage aisles are 12 feet wide, and this easily allows a counterbalanced forklift to turn in the aisle and put a load away. Usually, narrow aisles are 8 feet wide, while the very narrow aisles are about 5.5 to 6 feet wide. These narrow aisles require specialized forklifts which can put away cargo which 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 order pickers, reach trucks and turret trucks. The differences between these trucks are discussed below.
Narrow-Aisle Reach Trucks
The original narrow-aisle forklift is considered to be the traditional reach truck. These machines do not require a big 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 trucks. Then again, these outrigger arms can prevent the trucks from getting close enough to the storage rack to deposit and retrieve loads, depending on the storage configuration. In order to overcome this particular situation, a pantograph was designed. The pantograph is really a reach truck which is made with a telescoping mechanism. This enables forks to reach into storage locations easily and concisely.
The ideal environment for a narrow-aisle forklift is a place which has good lighting, is clean, and has well-maintained floors, good traffic flow, as well as an ample turning aisle.
These types of machines have changed the material handling industry. Toyota stands behind their dedication to offering extremely durable machines and exceptional quality. As the company evolves, they continually strive to implement solutions so as to give their diverse customer base with the best products available.