NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck types that have very narrow aisle or VNA features or NA or narrow aisle features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width to be able to function efficiently and safely. Narrow or NA trucks on the other hand, are able to function in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. In addition, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could function in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks offer lots of advantages because 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 within a particular area, improving cube use. The loads moved by NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to about 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks are able to work in very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Specially designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks that enables 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 could be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Similar to regular sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to function within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machinery could elevate both the operator and the load. Additionally, they can enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually wire or rail guided when utilized within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can focus on the work load at hand since they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.