NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck models which have very narrow aisle or VNA features or narrow aisle or NA features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width to be able to function safely and efficiently. Narrow or NA trucks on the other hand, could operate in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could function in aisles that are 6 feet wide.
The benefit of using a VNA and NA truck over a traditional lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses enable for more storage of things within a specific space, that improves cube use. The loads moved using VNA and NA trucks normally are limited to around 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors are able to work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Specially designed for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which enables the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights that are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Like standard sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to operate within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could work in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machines can elevate both the operator and the cargo. Furthermore, they can enable the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often rail or wire guided when used within very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand as they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be utilized for item and case picking in addition to full pallet handling.