NA and VNA Trucks: There are some truck models which have VNA or very narrow aisle features or NA or narrow aisle features. Nearly all counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width to be able to function efficiently and safely. Narrow Aisle trucks however, could function in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The benefit 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 in the warehouses enable for more storage of products within a particular space, that improves cube use. The loads transported by Narrow Aisle and Very narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to about 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks can operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
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 enable the operators to pick up a load and then retract it over the outriggers. These units 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 can be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are similar to standard sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks are able to operate in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machinery could elevate both the operator and the cargo. Moreover, they can allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally rail or wire guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. This way, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand since they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for picking cases and items as well as full pallet handling.