NA and VNA Trucks: There are certain truck types that have very narrow aisle or VNA features or NA or narrow aisle features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate safely and efficiently. NA trucks on the other hand, are able to operate in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. Additionally, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could function in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks provide numerous advantages because they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store numerous more things in a specific space, improving cube utilization. The loads moved using VNA and NA trucks normally are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks can function in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors could work within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly made narrow-aisle trucks that are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of outriggers and telescoping forks which enable the operators to lift a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for moving loads quickly over long distances nor for unloading or loading trucks. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Like standard sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature enables them to operate in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks can work in narrow or very narrow aisle places. Similar to order selectors, these machines could elevate both the cargo and the operator. In addition, they are able to enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often wire or rail guided when utilized within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills and could focus on the work load at hand. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be utilized for case and item picking as well as full pallet handling.