NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck types that have very narrow aisle or VNA features or narrow aisle or NA features. Most counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width to be able to function safely and efficiently. Na or Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, can operate in narrow aisles that measure 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 lots of benefits since they make it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store numerous more things within a particular space, improving cube use. The loads transported utilizing NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks normally are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Specially 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 units are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for moving loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Like regular sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks are able to operate in narrow or very narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machines can elevate both the cargo and the operator. Additionally, they could allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are often wire or rail guided when used within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills and can focus on the work load at hand. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be used for picking cases and items in addition to full pallet handling.