NA and VNA Trucks: There are certain truck models which have VNA or very narrow aisle features or narrow aisle or NA features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks need at least 11 feet of aisle width to be able to operate efficiently and safely. NA trucks however, can function in narrow aisles that measure 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 utilizing a VNA and NA truck over a standard lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. The wider aisles in the warehouses allow for more storage of things within a specific area, that improves cube utilization. The loads transported by VNA and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to around 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks could work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly designed narrow-aisle trucks which are made for storage and retrieval. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that allow the operators to pick up a load and after that retract it over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are higher 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 feature enables them to function in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could work in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machines could lift both the cargo and the operator. Additionally, they can enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are generally rail or wire guided when they are used in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and could concentrate on the work load at hand. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be utilized for picking items and cases in addition to full pallet handling.