Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have VNA features or NA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, nearly all counterbalanced trucks need a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. NA trucks on the other hand, could function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Moreover, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could function in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The benefit of utilizing a VNA and NA 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 allow for more storage of products in a specific area, that improves cube utilization. The loads transported by Narrow Aisle and VNA trucks usually 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 are able to operate in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly made narrow-aisle trucks which are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers that allow the operators to lift a load and afterward retract it 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 could be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are like regular sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks could operate in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Similar to order selectors, these machinery are capable of elevating both the operator and the cargo. Moreover, they can allow the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually rail or wire guided when they are used within very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand because they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.