Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have VNA features or NA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, the majority of counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width. Na or Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, could operate in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. Also, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could function in aisles as narrow as 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 area, which improves cube utilization. The loads moved utilizing Very Narrow Aisle and NA trucks usually are limited to around 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors can operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Specially made for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which allows the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for moving loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Like regular 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 operate in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machinery could elevate both the load and the operator. Moreover, they could enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are generally rail or wire guided when they are used within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can concentrate on the work load at hand because they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be utilized for case and item picking as well as full pallet handling.