Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some forklifts have VNA features or NA features. To be able to operate safely and efficiently, most counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, can operate in narrow aisles which are 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
The advantage of using a VNA and NA truck over a conventional lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses allow for more storage of things in a specific space, which improves cube use. The loads transported by Very Narrow Aisle and NA trucks typically are limited to around 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Particularly made for storage and retrieval, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which enables the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for moving loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. 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 like typical 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 within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks can operate in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machines could elevate both the operator and the cargo. Furthermore, they are able to allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are often rail or wire guided when used in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator could focus on the work load at hand as 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 utilized for item and case picking in addition to full pallet handling.