Forklift Aisle Requirements – A Guide for Best Warehouse Layouts

Here are the forklift aisle requirements guide for the various types of forklifts. Be sure to note that “clear aisles” means the dimension between products (pallets) stored in the aisle.  This is generally 6 inches narrower than where the rack is placed in what is call “rack to rack” or “steel to steel” aisle dimensions.  The rack …

What is an Orderpicker?

You may have seen an Orderpicker in use at  a hardware store or at another warehouse.  You might be wondering how to use one in your warehouse.  Or you might be trying to figure out what an orderpicker is used for and why.  In this article, we will describe what an orderpicker is used for …