VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain truck types that have VNA or very narrow aisle features or narrow aisle or NA features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width to be able to operate efficiently and safely. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, are able to function in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. Additionally, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can function in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks provide lots of benefits since 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 specific area, improving cube utilization. The loads moved using Very Narrow Aisle and NA trucks normally are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks could work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the specific unit.
Reach Trucks: Specifically designed for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers that enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not the best suited for unloading or loading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can 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 enables them to function within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could operate in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment are capable of elevating both the load and the operator. Furthermore, they are able to allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally wire or rail guided when they are used in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator could focus on the work load at hand because they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for item and case picking in addition to full pallet handling.