Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have NA features or VNA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, nearly all counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width. Narrow Aisle trucks however, could operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Moreover, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can operate in aisles that are 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks offer numerous benefits as they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store many more things within a certain space, improving cube use. The loads transported utilizing VNA and Narrow Aisle trucks normally are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are especially made narrow-aisle trucks which are designed 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 transporting loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are similar to standard sit-down forklifts. The main distinction 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 situation. Turret trucks could operate in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment can elevate both the operator and the cargo. In addition, they can enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually wire or rail guided when used in very narrow aisles. This way, the operator could focus on the work load at hand since they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be utilized for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.