Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have NA features or VNA features. To be able to function safely and efficiently, the majority of counterbalanced trucks require at least 11 feet of aisle width. Na or Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, could operate in narrow aisles which 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 a VNA and NA truck over a traditional 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 things in a particular space, that improves cube utilization. The loads moved by NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to around 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could operate in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors can operate in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular model.
Reach Trucks: Particularly designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks that allows the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units 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 which are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Similar to standard sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that are able to rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function in a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks could work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these equipment can elevate both the operator and the load. Moreover, they are able to allow the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually wire or rail guided when used in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills and can concentrate on the work load at hand. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be used for case and item picking in addition to full pallet handling.