NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck types that have very narrow aisle or VNA features or narrow aisle or NA features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width in order to function safely and efficiently. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, could function in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. Furthermore, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could function in aisles that are 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 constructed with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses enable for more storage of things in a particular space, which improves cube utilization. The loads moved using NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks usually 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 within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specifically designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers that enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for unloading or loading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks can 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 could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to operate within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment can elevate both the operator and the cargo. Additionally, they are able to enable the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally rail or wire guided when they are used in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator can concentrate on the work load at hand since they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be used for case and item picking as well as full pallet handling.