Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have VNA features or NA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, nearly all counterbalanced trucks need at least 11 feet of aisle width. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, can function in narrow aisles that are 8 to 10 feet wide. Additionally, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could operate in aisles that are 6 feet wide.
The advantage of utilizing an NA and VNA truck over a regular 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 products in a specific area, that improves cube use. The loads transported utilizing Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 lbs. Reach trucks could function in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors can work within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly made narrow-aisle trucks which are designed for storage and retrieval. They are made of outriggers and telescoping forks that allow the operators to lift a load and after that retract it 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 can be available for lifting heights that are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are like typical sit-down forklifts. The main distinction is that their masts are able to rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to operate within a narrow aisle condition. Turret trucks are able to operate in very narrow or narrow aisle locations. Like order selectors, these machinery can lift both the cargo and the operator. In addition, they are able to enable the operator to handle loads on either side of an aisle without exiting and re-entering the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally rail or wire guided when utilized in very narrow aisles. Therefore, the operator can focus on the work load at hand because they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. Because turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they are able to be utilized for picking items and cases as well as full pallet handling.