VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain truck models that have VNA or very narrow aisle features or NA or narrow aisle features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks need at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to function safely and efficiently. Narrow Aisle trucks however, could function in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks offer numerous advantages because they make it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store many more things in a certain space, improving cube utilization. The loads moved utilizing NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks can function in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks could operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specifically designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks which allows the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights that are higher than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Similar to standard sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature enables them to operate within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these equipment are capable of lifting both the operator and the cargo. Additionally, 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 utilized in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and can focus on the work load at hand. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be utilized for case and item picking in addition to full pallet handling.