Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some forklifts have VNA features or NA features. In order to operate efficiently and safely, the majority of counterbalanced trucks require 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. Also, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks provide a lot of 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 within a particular area, improving cube use. The loads transported using VNA and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks could work in very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Specially made for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which allows the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These models are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Like typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which are able to rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to function within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks could operate in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machines are capable of elevating both the cargo and the operator. Additionally, they could enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally rail or wire guided when they are used in very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can focus on the work load at hand as they doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for item and case picking as well as full pallet handling.