VNA and NA Trucks: There are some truck models which have VNA or very narrow aisle features or NA or narrow aisle features. The majority of counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width in order to function safely and efficiently. Narrow Aisle trucks however, could operate in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, 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 built with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses enable for more storage of things within a particular space, that improves cube use. The loads transported by Very Narrow Aisle and NA trucks normally are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks could operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific unit.
Reach Trucks: Particularly designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks which allows the operator to pick up 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. Like the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are similar to regular sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to operate in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can operate in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machines can elevate both the operator and the load. Moreover, they can enable the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often wire or rail guided when used within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills and could concentrate on the work load at hand. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for picking cases and items in addition to full pallet handling.