VNA and NA Trucks: There are some truck types which have very narrow aisle or VNA features or NA or narrow aisle features. Most counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width in order to function safely and efficiently. NA trucks on the other hand, can operate in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks provide numerous benefits because they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed 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 using VNA and Narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to about 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors could operate within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Specifically made for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks which allows the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights that are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Similar to typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to operate within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks can work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machinery could elevate both the operator and the cargo. Furthermore, they are able to allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally rail or wire guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator can concentrate on the work load at hand since they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be utilized for item and case picking as well as full pallet handling.