Here are add-ons that are helpful for narrow aisle forklifts:
Side shift: The side shift option allows the movement of the load laterally without having to move the truck. This allows loads to be positioned with much more accuracy.
Tilt mast: The tilt mast option enables the forks to shift backwards and forwards. This is recommended in cases where loads aren't entirely level. To be able to gain greater stability when moving a truck that is loaded, the mast can be tilted backwards.
Extendable forks: Extendable forks help the reach of a lift truck to allow for the stacking of pallets one in front of the other. This is called double deep loading.
Operator platforms: Operator platforms enable some NA forklifts to raise and lower the operator whilst the forks are being raised or lowered. This offers utmost control and visibility while dealing with loads at heights of 6 m to 9 m.
Lift Truck on a Ramp
Drivers need to be well taught and are required to be tested and licensed. It is vital for anybody utilizing a lift truck to be very educated regarding safety issues and rules. Drivers should understand how to adjust in cases where the weight of the load changes the center of gravity or on uneven surfaces. Safety guidelines include safely utilizing a forklift on a ramp, that is a frequent happening because the operator would typically need to drive down and up ramps to load and unload containers.
Suggestions for Operating a Lift Truck on a Ramp
1 Drive slowly when approaching a ramp and while driving down and up the ramp. The possibility of accidents is higher while driving fast as this could upset the equipment's center of gravity.
2 Drive the lift truck in reverse when moving up an incline on a ramp while not carrying a load.
3 When moving down an incline on a ramp with no load, drive forward.
4 When moving down or up a ramp when carrying a load, tilt the forks back slightly to shift the load's center nearer the front of the machinery.
5 To make the load more stable, drive forward up a ramp when carrying a load.