NA and VNA Trucks: There are some 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 operate safely and efficiently. Narrow or NA trucks on the other hand, can function in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. As well, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can function in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks offer many benefits since they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store numerous more things in a particular space, improving cube utilization. The loads moved utilizing Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to around 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks can operate in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are specially designed narrow-aisle trucks that are designed for retrieval and storage. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that enable the operators to lift a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for moving loads quickly over long distances. Like 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 similar to regular sit-down forklifts. The main difference is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks are able to operate in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machinery can lift both the cargo and the operator. In addition, they are able to enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are often rail or wire guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can focus on the work load at hand because they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be used for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.