VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain 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 trucks however, are able to operate in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks provide 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 particular area, improving cube use. The loads transported by VNA and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to around 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are especially made narrow-aisle trucks that are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that allow the operators to pick up a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for moving loads quickly over long distances nor for unloading or loading trucks. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are similar to standard sit-down forklifts. The main difference is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature enables them to function in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks are able to operate in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these machinery are capable of lifting both the load and the operator. In addition, they can allow the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often wire or rail guided when used in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand since they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be used for picking cases and items in addition to full pallet handling.