VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain truck types which have very narrow aisle or VNA features or narrow aisle or NA features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks need a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate efficiently and safely. NA trucks on the other hand, are able to operate in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Moreover, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The benefit of using a VNA and NA truck over a conventional lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses allow for more storage of products within a particular area, that improves cube use. The loads transported utilizing NA and VNA trucks normally are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks are able to operate in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specially designed for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks which enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for moving loads quickly over long distances nor for unloading or loading trucks. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Similar to regular sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to operate in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment are capable of lifting both the operator and the cargo. Additionally, they could enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are often rail or wire guided when used within very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and could focus on the work load at hand. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be utilized for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.