Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some forklifts have NA features or VNA features. In order to operate efficiently and safely, the majority of counterbalanced trucks need at least 11 feet of aisle width. Na or Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, can function in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. Furthermore, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks provide a lot of advantages since 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 in a particular area, improving cube utilization. The loads moved using Very Narrow Aisle and NA trucks normally are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks can operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Specifically designed for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers that allows the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Similar to typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these equipment could elevate both the cargo and the operator. Moreover, they can enable 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 utilized within 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 utilized for picking items and cases as well as full pallet handling.