NA and VNA Trucks: There are certain truck models that have very narrow aisle or VNA features or NA or narrow aisle features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to function efficiently and safely. Na or Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, could operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could function in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
The advantage of utilizing a VNA and NA 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 in a specific area, that improves cube use. The loads transported by VNA and NA trucks usually are limited to about 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks could work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are especially made narrow-aisle trucks that are made for retrieval and storage. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that enable the operators to pick up a load and after that retract it over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for unloading or loading trucks, nor for moving loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are similar to standard sit-down forklifts. The main difference is that their masts are able to rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature enables them to operate in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks are able to operate in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these machinery are capable of elevating both the load and the operator. Additionally, they could allow 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 used within 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 are able to be utilized for item and case picking in addition to full pallet handling.