Narrow Aisle

It seems so many roads lead to smaller warehouse footprints, increased storage density and flexibility to meet order fulfillment needs. Narrow aisle and very narrow aisle trucks are addressing these needs while maximizing operator safety and trust while working at elevated heights.

For Duratrack, manufacturer of track and trolley systems, the right lift equipment eased the physical burdens of moving heavy loads in production areas, while other equipment helped with narrow-aisle storage and order picking.

Warehouse space costs have skyrocketed, so more companies want to maximize existing space by moving to narrow aisle configurations. However, making that transition effectively can benefit from some layout and material flow expertise, not just choosing appropriate equipment.

With narrower aisle configurations on the rise due to warehouse capacity issues, reach truck ergonomics can help when it comes to productivity and safety.

As e-commerce exploded over the past year, so too did the need for narrow-aisle layouts and the trucks that can accommodate them.

The facility can now move up to 90,000 cases per night.

Food ingredient manufacturer Denali’s rapid growth drove the need for more space, leading to a high-density storage solution suited to a narrow aisle environment.

Human operators and their autonomous coworkers are increasingly comfortable in narrow and very narrow aisle applications.

Human operators and their autonomous coworkers are increasingly comfortable in narrow and very narrow aisle applications.

Due to the narrow aisle turret truck, productivity has risen by nearly 20%.

Whether aisles are conventional or narrow, the right lift truck will deliver efficient productivity.

New technologies and capabilities enable today’s VNA trucks to be more productive than ever.

One of Canada’s largest retail brands took bulk handling to new levels of automation and efficiency at its new Ontario DC.

The right preventative measures can ensure safe, productive and efficient forklift operation in even the harshest freezers.

Results include a 30% reduction in impacts, with corresponding decreases in damage and injuries.