Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking System
Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking is a specialized type of storage system designed to maximize storage density while maintaining efficient accessibility to stored goods. It’s particularly suitable for environments where space utilization is a priority and high turnover of goods is required.
Principles of Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking:
Selective Pallet Racking System
This forms the basis of narrow aisle pallet racking. It involves vertical upright frames connected by horizontal beams to create storage levels. Each level can hold pallets of goods.
Three-Way Stacking Forklift
This is a specialized forklift designed to navigate within narrow aisles. The forklift operates on a guide rail system installed on the ground. This rail system helps guide the forklift within the narrow aisles, ensuring precise positioning and movement.
Guide Rail Design
The guide rails are usually constructed using unequal angle steel. These rails guide the forklift along the narrow aisle and prevent deviations during stacking and retrieval of pallets.
High-Density Storage
The width of the stacking channel in the pallet racking system is slightly larger than the width of the pallet goods. This design allows forklifts to access and retrieve pallets from these tight spaces, maximizing storage density.
Material Handling Forklifts
Only special three-way stacking forklift trucks can operate within these narrow aisles. These forklifts are designed to maneuver efficiently within the constrained spaces while maintaining stability.
Storage Flexibility
Just like conventional selective pallet racking, the narrow aisle system offers 100% selectivity. This means any pallet of goods can be accessed at any time without the need to move other pallets.
Applications of Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
High-Turnover Goods:
When there’s a large quantity of goods that need to be frequently accessed, narrow aisle pallet racking ensures efficient and quick retrieval.
Space Utilization:
When the storage and logistics center has limited space and a high demand for storage capacity, narrow aisle racking optimizes vertical space while maintaining accessibility.
Logistics Efficiency
Organizations seeking to streamline their logistics operations, reduce picking times, and enhance overall efficiency benefit from this system.
Tall Warehouse
If the available warehouse height is over 8 meters, narrow aisle pallet racking can fully utilize the vertical space that standard forklifts might not access effectively.
Dedicated Forklift Usage:
When the forklifts used in the warehouse are specifically designated for narrow aisle tasks, this system works efficiently as these forklifts are not diverted for other functions.
