Narrow Aisle | Warehouse IQ

Guide to designing forklift aisle dimensions based on the type of lift truck. Wide aisles, narrow aisles and very narrow aisles are explained. With this article, you will be able to budget space and layout a warehouse and set the rack to rack dimension based on whether you are using an orderpicker, turret truck, reach or deep reach and stand up counterbalanced forklift truck.

Tags: Create a Warehouse Plan, crown reach truck, Design warehouse, Double Deep Forklift, Forklift, forklift aisles, Lift truck, orderpicker, Pallet Rack Design, Pallet racking, rack, Raymond Dockstocker, Reach Truck, Swing Reach Truck, turning aisle, Turret Truck, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Layout, Warehouse racking, Warehouse Shelving, warehouse space efficiency, Warehousing Guide, Yale Order Selector OS030EC
Posted in Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, Electric Forklift, Forklift, How to..., Hyster, LP Forklift, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Narrow Isle, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Orderpicker, Pallet Rack, Pallet Racking and Shelving, Pallet truck, Propane Forklift, Reach truck, Reach Truck, Storage, Structural Racking, Swing Reach Truck, The Warehouse, Training & Education, Turret truck, Very Narrow Aisle | 3 Comments »

Very Narrow Aisles in a Warehouse

Written by adammaxfield on July 9, 2011 – 6:41 am -

What are the advantages and disadvantages of very narrow aisle turret trucks? The pros and cons of swing reach vna forklift trucks are discussed to help you evaluate whether to convert your warehouse to a narrower aisle layout.

Tags: aisle requirement, forklift aisles, Materials Handling Equipment, Pros and Cons, Swing Reach Truck, Turret Truck, Very Narrow Aisle
Posted in Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, Forklift, How to..., Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Narrow Isle, Optimize Storage Space, Pricing, Swing Reach Truck, Turret truck, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Best Practices, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | 1 Comment »

Video Tour: IKEA distribution center

Written by Arturo on June 10, 2011 – 7:44 am -

See automated full pallet stackers operating a extraordinary heights. Also show are orderpicking pallet trucks.

Tags: VIDEO Warehouse & Distribution Center tour
Posted in AS/RS, Automation, Design a Warehouse, Distribution Center Tours, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Pallet truck, Storage, Video, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

Forklift Driver Training #4

Written by Administrator on May 1, 2011 – 4:38 am -

Test your Warehouse IQ! Q: When inspecting the forklift battery, you are looking for all…

Tags: Lift Truck Training, RAYMOND Reach Truck, Warehouse Safety
Posted in Lift truck, Narrow Aisle, Operator Training, Reach truck, Safety, Training & Education, Warehouse Basics, Warehouse Safety & OSHA | No Comments »

Average Price of a Forklift

Written by Administrator on April 26, 2011 – 10:54 pm -

What is the price for a forklift, lift truck reach truck, orderpicker, turret truck, pallet jack or stacker?

Tags: Lift truck, Materials Handling Equipment, Pricing
Posted in Forklift, Lift truck, Narrow Aisle, Orderpicker, Pallet truck, Pricing, Reach truck, The Warehouse, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Equipment | 1 Comment »

Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs – Warehouse Efficiency

Written by Arturo on April 26, 2011 – 11:06 am -

How do I reduce labor costs in my warehouse? This article looks at ways to reduce costs by looking at warehousing processes. Counting the steps it takes to store and retrieve a pallet from the pallet rack or pick an order allows you to determine if there is a more lean approach to your distribution center. Read more about reducing costs here.

Tags: automated storage, Cost Reduction Strategies, Crown stock picker, Materials Handling Equipment, order picking, Reduce warehouse costs, Warehouse Management, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Automation, Conveyor, Cost reduction strategies, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Orderpicker, Storage, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

Forklift Life Expectancy

Written by Administrator on April 8, 2011 – 11:29 pm -

How many years will my forklift last? How old will a forklift get before it needs to be retired and replaced? What helps a lift truck last longer? What shortens a fork truck’s life? How do I calculate a lift trucks’ total cost of ownership? What is the benchmark for maintenance and repair costs on a forklift? How many hours will a forklift run for before needing to be replaced? Can an electric forklift operate outside?