Four-way reach truck VS ordinary forklift:
Why has it become a "magic weapon" for narrow aisle operations?

In the warehousing and logistics industry, space utilization and operating efficiency have always been the core indicators that companies pay attention to.
As the cost of warehousing land continues to rise, the narrow aisle storage mode has gradually become the mainstream, and the performance of forklifts, as key equipment for warehousing operations, directly affects the operating efficiency of the entire warehousing system.
Among the many types of forklifts, the four-way reach truck has emerged.
Compared with ordinary forklifts, why can it become a "magic weapon" for narrow aisle operations? The reasons behind this are worth exploring in depth.

From the perspective of operational flexibility, ordinary forklifts usually use rear-wheel steering, which can only achieve forward and backward movement and left and right steering.
The steering radius is large in narrow spaces and the operation is limited.
The four-way reach truck has a unique four-wheel steering system, which can not only achieve traditional forward and backward movement and left and right steering, but also horizontal translation and even diagonal driving.
This all-round mobility allows it to accurately dock at the cargo position in narrow aisles without a large rotation of the body, greatly improving operational flexibility.
For example, in a dense stereoscopic warehouse, an ordinary forklift may need to adjust the body position several times to complete a cargo storage and retrieval, while a four-wheel forklift can directly move horizontally to the target cargo position, shortening the single operation time by about 40%.

In terms of space utilization efficiency, ordinary forklifts require wider aisle spacing to ensure safe operation due to steering and operation requirements.
The general aisle width requires 3-3.5 meters. In contrast, the four-wheel forklift can operate in a narrower space with its flexible four-wheel steering and forward-moving gantry design.
The required aisle width can be compressed to 1.6-2 meters, and the space utilization rate is increased by more than 30%.
For a storage environment where every inch of land is valuable, the use of a four-wheel forklift can add more shelves for the same area of ​​warehouse, thereby greatly increasing the storage capacity of goods.

There are also obvious differences in operation stability and safety.
When ordinary forklifts are operating at high positions in narrow aisles, they are prone to shaking due to the limited range of movement of the body, increasing the risk of cargo falling. The four-wheel reach forklift is equipped with an advanced stabilization system.
When picking up goods at high positions, it can keep the body stable and reduce the probability of goods tilting or falling through precise four-wheel control and gantry forward movement design.
At the same time, its intelligent anti-collision system can monitor the surrounding environment in real time, and automatically slow down or stop when approaching obstacles, further ensuring the safety of operations.

In addition, the four-wheel reach forklift is also more advantageous in the diversity and efficiency of cargo handling.
It can adapt to the handling of goods of different sizes and weights, and through rapid forward and backward, left and right movement switching, it reduces the waiting time of the cargo transfer link.

In the high-frequency sorting operations of some e-commerce warehouses, the four-wheel reach forklift can realize the rapid storage and transfer of goods, and the overall operation efficiency is improved by more than 50% compared with ordinary forklifts.

What is its maximum lifting height?

The maximum lifting height of a four-forklift truck varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model.

The four-forklift trucks currently provided by the FLIFT brand have a lifting height of 3-8 meters.
Within this height range, FLIFT can easily meet your needs. If you have higher requirements, you can contact us at any time and we will do our best to meet your requirements.
In addition to the lifting height, we have other customization options, such as adding four forks, widening the shelf, or adding a wireless video monitor.

Can the fork be adjusted in distance?
 

We provide the option of adjustable fork distance devices, and we can also customize the adjustment range according to your requirements.

What safety devices does the four-wheel reach forklift have?

FLIFT four-way reach forklift is equipped with a variety of safety devices to ensure operational safety: the drive stepless speed regulation can accurately control the speed as needed to avoid the risk of sudden speed changes.
The controller's multiple automatic protection systems monitor key components in real time, automatically cut off power or limit current in case of abnormalities such as overload and short circuit to prevent equipment damage and safety accidents
The inductive safety seat controls the operation of the forklift by sensing the riding status, ensuring that the forklift can only be started when the driver is correctly in position and fastened with a seat belt to avoid misoperation; the automatic deceleration device for curves uses sensors to detect curves and automatically reduce the speed to prevent rollover. The cylinder safety shut-off valve quickly closes when the hydraulic system fails and the oil pressure drops suddenly, avoiding loss of control of the fork and falling cargo, causing casualties and property losses.

What industries are four-way reach forklifts suitable for?

Four-way reach trucks have the characteristics of flexible operation, high space utilization, high cargo handling efficiency and safety. They are suitable for many industries with high requirements for cargo handling and storage. The following are some of the main application industries:

Warehousing and logistics industry: In various warehouses and logistics centers, four-way reach trucks can be used for cargo handling, stacking and storage. It can flexibly drive in narrow passages, achieve efficient cargo turnover, improve the utilization of storage space, help reduce logistics costs, and improve logistics operation efficiency.

Manufacturing industry: In the production workshops and warehouses of manufacturing companies, four-way reach trucks can be used for the handling of raw materials and parts, as well as the warehousing and outbound delivery of finished products. For example, in automobile manufacturing companies, it can carry heavy objects such as automobile parts and engines, accurately transport goods to designated locations, meet the material supply needs of the production line, and ensure the smoothness of the production process.

E-commerce industry: With the rapid development of e-commerce, e-commerce warehouses need to handle a large amount of goods. Four-way reach trucks can quickly and accurately complete the sorting, handling and storage of goods, adapting to the characteristics of large orders and fast turnover of goods in the e-commerce industry, improving the efficiency of warehouse operations, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods.

Cold chain industry: In cold chain environments such as cold storage, the low temperature adaptability of four-way reach trucks enables them to work normally. It can carry frozen goods such as food and medicine in low temperature environments, ensuring the efficient operation of cold chain logistics and ensuring the quality and safety of goods during storage and transportation.

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