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 need at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate safely and efficiently. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, can operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Additionally, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The benefit of utilizing a VNA and NA truck over a standard lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. The wider aisles in the warehouses allow for more storage of products within a particular area, which improves cube use. The loads transported by Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to about 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks can operate in very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are specially designed narrow-aisle trucks which are made for storage and retrieval. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that allow the operators to lift a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for moving loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Like typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks could work in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these equipment are capable of elevating both the operator and the cargo. In addition, they can allow the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally wire or rail guided when they are used in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand as they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be utilized for picking items and cases in addition to full pallet handling.