NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck models that have VNA or very narrow aisle features or NA or narrow aisle features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks need a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width in order to operate safely and efficiently. Na or Narrow Aisle trucks however, could operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. As well, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The advantage of utilizing a VNA and NA truck over a regular 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 specific space, that improves cube use. The loads moved utilizing Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks typically 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 can work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are specially made narrow-aisle trucks which are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of outriggers and telescoping forks that allow the operators to lift a load and afterward retract it over the outriggers. These models 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 like typical sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature enables them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can operate in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these equipment could lift both the cargo and the operator. Furthermore, they are able to enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often wire or rail guided when used within very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand as they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be used for picking items and cases in addition to full pallet handling.