VNA and NA Trucks: There are certain truck models which have VNA or very narrow aisle features or NA or narrow aisle features. Most counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width to be able to function efficiently and safely. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, are able to function in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. In addition, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The advantage of utilizing 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 within the warehouses enable for more storage of things in a specific space, which improves cube utilization. The loads transported utilizing NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks normally are limited to around 3000 and 5000 lbs. 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 specific unit.
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 allow 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: Like typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that are able to rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to function within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment could elevate both the operator and the cargo. Moreover, 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 used in very narrow aisles. This way, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and can focus on the work load at hand. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be used for item and case picking in addition to full pallet handling.