NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck models which have very narrow aisle or VNA features or NA or narrow aisle features. Most counterbalanced trucks need at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate safely and efficiently. Narrow or NA trucks on the other hand, can operate in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. In addition, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can function in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks offer numerous 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 specific area, improving cube utilization. The loads moved using NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to about 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks can operate in very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly made narrow-aisle trucks which are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that allow the operators to lift a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for loading and unloading 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: Rotating-mast trucks are similar to regular sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to operate in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could operate in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Similar to order selectors, these equipment can lift both the cargo and the operator. Moreover, they are able to enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often wire or rail guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. Therefore, 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 could be used for picking items and cases as well as full pallet handling.