Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some forklifts have VNA features or NA features. In order to operate efficiently and safely, most counterbalanced trucks need at least 11 feet of aisle width. NA trucks however, could function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. As well, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could function in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The benefit of using an NA and VNA 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 enable for more storage of things in a particular area, which improves cube utilization. The loads moved using NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks normally are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors can operate in very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific unit.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are especially designed narrow-aisle trucks that are designed for retrieval and storage. They are made of outriggers and telescoping forks which enable the operators to lift a load and after that retract it over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for unloading or loading trucks. Like the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Similar to typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that are able to rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks could work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these equipment could lift both the load and the operator. Furthermore, they are able to 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. Therefore, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and can focus on the work load at hand. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they could be utilized for picking cases and items in addition to full pallet handling.