VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain 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 operate efficiently and safely. NA trucks on the other hand, could operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks provide a lot of advantages because 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 in a certain area, improving cube use. The loads transported utilizing NA and VNA trucks usually are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks are able to work within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specifically made for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for unloading or loading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Similar to 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 in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks are able to operate in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machinery are capable of lifting both the load and the operator. Additionally, 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 within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can focus on the work load at hand because they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be used for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.