VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain truck types that have VNA or very narrow aisle features or NA or narrow aisle features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate efficiently and safely. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, are able to function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can operate in aisles that are 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks offer numerous benefits since they make it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store many more things within a certain area, improving cube use. The loads moved by VNA and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to about 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors could work in very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Particularly made for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks that enables the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for moving loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights that are higher than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Like regular sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to operate within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment can elevate both the operator and the load. In addition, they can enable the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are often rail or wire guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator could focus on the work load at hand since they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.