Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Certain forklifts have VNA features or NA features. To be able to operate efficiently and safely, nearly all counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. NA trucks however, are able to function in narrow aisles that measure 8 to 10 feet wide. What's more, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks could function in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
The advantage of utilizing an NA and VNA truck over a conventional lift is that it makes it possible for warehouses to be constructed with narrower aisles. The wider aisles within the warehouses enable for more storage of things within a particular area, that improves cube utilization. The loads moved using NA and Very narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to approximately 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Turret trucks, rotating mast trucks and order selectors are able to operate in narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the particular unit.
Reach Trucks: Particularly designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which allows the operator to pick up and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not the best suited for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for unloading or loading trucks. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Like regular sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts which can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to operate in a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisle places. Similar to order selectors, these equipment are capable of lifting both the cargo and the operator. In addition, they could enable the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are usually rail or wire guided when they are used within very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can concentrate on the work load at hand since they doesn't need to focus any energy on their driving skills. As turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be used for picking cases and items in addition to full pallet handling.