Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some forklifts have NA features or VNA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, most counterbalanced trucks need a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. Narrow or NA trucks on the other hand, are able to operate in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
NA and VNA trucks provide many advantages 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 in a certain space, improving cube use. The loads moved utilizing Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to around 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks can operate in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks are able to work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Specifically made for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with outriggers and telescoping forks which 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. Similar to the order selector, reach trucks could be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Like regular sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that could rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This particular feature allows them to function in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can operate in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these machines can lift both the cargo and the operator. Furthermore, 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 normally rail or wire guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. This way, the operator could concentrate on the work load at hand since 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 picking items and cases as well as full pallet handling.