Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have NA features or VNA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, the majority of counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. NA trucks on the other hand, can function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Also, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could operate in aisles that are 6 feet wide.
The advantage of utilizing a VNA and NA truck over a regular lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. The wider aisles in the warehouses allow for more storage of things in a specific area, that improves cube utilization. The loads transported utilizing Narrow Aisle and VNA trucks typically are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks could work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specially designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks which enables the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not the best suited for unloading or loading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks could 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 difference is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to operate within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machinery are capable of elevating both the cargo and the operator. Additionally, they can allow the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually rail or wire guided when used within very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator could 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 used for picking items and cases in addition to full pallet handling.