NA and VNA Trucks: There are certain truck types which have VNA or very narrow aisle features or NA or narrow aisle features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width in order to function safely and efficiently. NA trucks on the other hand, could operate 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 advantage of using an NA and VNA truck over a standard lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. The wider aisles in the warehouses enable for more storage of products within a specific area, that improves cube use. The loads moved utilizing VNA and NA trucks normally are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors could work in very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specially designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers that allows the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not the best suited for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are like typical sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to operate in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks can operate in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Similar to order selectors, these machines are capable of lifting both the operator and the load. In addition, they can allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually rail or wire guided when they are used within very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and can focus on the work load at hand. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be used for picking cases and items in addition to full pallet handling.