The following add-ons are useful for narrow aisle forklifts:
Side shift: Side shift is an option that allows the lateral movement of the load without having to move the model. This allows loads to be accurately placed.
Tilt mast: The tilt mast option enables the forks to shift backwards and forwards. This is great in cases where loads aren't completely level. To be able to gain more stability when transporting a truck that is loaded, the mast can be tilted back.
Extendable forks: The option of extendable forks helps the "reach" of the lift truck to extend for stacking pallets one in front of the other, referred to as "double-deep" loading.
Operator platforms: Operator platforms enable some NA forklifts to lower and raise the operator while the forks are being lowered or raised. This offers utmost visibility and control while dealing with loads at heights of 6 m to 9 m.
Forklift on a Ramp
Operators have to be properly trained and are required to be assessed and qualified. It is really important for anybody operating a lift truck to be really knowledgeable about safety issues and rules. Operators have to understand how to make adjustments in cases where the weight of the load changes the center of gravity or on uneven surfaces. Safety rules cover safely using a forklift on a ramp, which is a frequent occurrence as the operator would normally have to drive down and up ramps to be able to unload and load containers.
Tips for Operating a Lift Truck on a Ramp
1 Drive at slow speeds when approaching a ramp and when driving down and up the ramp. The possibility of mishaps is higher while driving fast since this could upset the machine'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 When moving up or down a ramp while carrying a load, tilt the forks back slightly to shift the load's center nearer the front of the machine.
5 In order to make the load more stable, drive forward up a ramp when carrying a load.