The following add-ons are very useful for narrow aisle forklifts:
Side shift: Side shift is an option which allows the movement of the load laterally without having to move the unit. This enables loads to be accurately positioned.
Tilt mast: The optional tilt mast enables the forks to shift both backwards and forwards. This is great in situations where loads aren't completely level. To be able to gain greater stability when moving a truck which is loaded, the mast could 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, known as "double-deep" loading.
Operator platforms: Some NA forklifts have operator platforms that can raise and lower the operator while at the same time raising and lowering the forklifts forks. This offers utmost visibility and control while dealing with loads at heights of 6 m to 9 m.
Lift Truck on a Ramp
Forklift operators must be well trained on the machinery. They must be tested and qualified or certified. It is really important for anyone utilizing a forklift to be educated about safety rules and concerns. Drivers have to know how to make adjustments in situations where the weight of the load changes the center of gravity or on uneven surfaces. Safety rules cover the safe operation of a lift truck on a ramp, that is always occurring since the driver would normally have to drive down and up ramps to unload and load containers.
Guidelines for Operating a Forklift on a Ramp
1 Drive at slow speeds when approaching a ramp and while driving down and up the ramp. The possibility of accidents is higher when driving at high speeds because this could upset the equipment's center of gravity.
2 When not carrying a load, drive the lift truck in reverse when moving up an incline on a ramp.
3 While moving down an incline on a ramp with no load, drive forward.
4 While moving up or down a ramp while carrying a load, tilt the forks back slightly to shift the load's center closer to the front of the machinery.
5 Drive forward up a ramp when carrying a load in order to make the load more steady.