NA and VNA Trucks: There are certain truck models that 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 to be able to function safely and efficiently. NA trucks however, can function in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. In addition, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks provide numerous benefits since they make it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store numerous more things within a certain area, improving cube utilization. The loads transported utilizing Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks are able to operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are specially designed narrow-aisle trucks that are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that allow the operators to pick up a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for moving 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: Rotating-mast trucks are like regular sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks could operate in narrow or very narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machinery are capable of lifting both the operator and the load. Furthermore, they could enable the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are generally wire or rail guided when they are utilized in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator doesn't have 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 used for picking cases and items in addition to full pallet handling.