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#1 Posted : 25 April 2007 14:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By George S Darmanin Our storage areas have been designed with very wide aisles. However that was then, when space was not a problem. Now we are facing a situation where aisles have been narrowed (too narrow in my terms) to provide larger stowage area. Does anybody have an idea about recommended minimum width requirements? So far I found American guidelines which state at least 3 feet wider than the largest equipment. Any suggestions please?
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#2 Posted : 25 April 2007 16:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By David Whaley George, You should check your fork truck specifications this should provide you with the minimum aisle width for operating the truck with a standard load. Failing that you could work it out, if you have reasonably standard load size e.g. pallets, by marking the floor and trying with the truck. Other considerations could be from a risk assessment taking into consideration items like pedestrian access, lighting levels, etc. It's worth bearing in mind that some trucks are designed to operate with virtually no clearance because they employ guidance systems. David
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#3 Posted : 25 April 2007 17:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By rsellars you don't say whether it is ambiant or frozen storage as it makes a big differance. I work in a cold store and the last time we got reach trucks they were bristling with sensors and within weeks the trucks were being modified as the cold was killing off the sensors. I only mention this because if the aisles are as narrow as you make out the only option would be a wire guided truck and I'm not sure the wire would withstand the cold. We have had lots of equipment that we have been assured will work at -30 only to fail 2 or 3 weeks later.
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#4 Posted : 25 April 2007 18:07:00(UTC)
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Posted By PH Its been a few years since I trained on FLTs but I seem to remember the width of an aisle being determined by the turning circle of the truck. As someone else has mentioned, you need to check the truck manufacturers recommendations. Regards, P
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#5 Posted : 26 April 2007 08:36:00(UTC)
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Posted By George S Darmanin Thanks guys. I'll check the different manufacturers' manuals as you suggested as I am trying to find data to support my recommendations. thanks George Steve
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