NA and VNA Trucks: There are certain truck models that have VNA or very narrow aisle features or narrow aisle or NA features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks need a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width to be able to operate safely and efficiently. NA trucks on the other hand, can function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. As well, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can operate in aisles that are 6 feet wide.
The benefit of using an NA and VNA truck over a traditional 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 things within a specific space, which improves cube use. The loads moved utilizing Narrow Aisle and VNA trucks typically are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors could operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly made narrow-aisle trucks that are made for storage and retrieval. They are made of outriggers and telescoping forks that allow the operators to lift a load and after that retract it over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for moving loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Similar to standard sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature enables them to operate within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks could work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment could lift both the operator and the load. Moreover, they can allow the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually wire or rail guided when they are utilized in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand as they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be used for case and item picking as well as full pallet handling.