VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain truck models which have very narrow aisle or VNA features or narrow aisle or NA features. Most counterbalanced trucks need at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate efficiently and safely. NA trucks on the other hand, can function in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. Also, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could operate in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks provide many advantages as they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store numerous more products within a particular space, improving cube use. The loads moved utilizing NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to around 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks could work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the specific unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly designed narrow-aisle trucks which are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers which allow the operators to lift a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These units are not the best suited for loading and unloading trucks, nor for moving loads quickly over long distances. 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 typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that are able to rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these machinery can elevate both the operator and the load. In addition, they can allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually wire or rail guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. Therefore, 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 are able to be used for case and item picking in addition to full pallet handling.