Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have NA features or VNA features. In order to function efficiently and safely, most counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width. NA trucks however, could function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Also, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks provide numerous benefits since they make it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store numerous more things in a certain area, improving cube utilization. The loads transported by VNA and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks can 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 which enables the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Like standard sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to operate in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machinery are capable of lifting both the load and the operator. Additionally, 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 normally wire or rail guided when they are utilized in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and can concentrate on the work load at hand. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for picking items and cases in addition to full pallet handling.