Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some forklifts have NA features or VNA features. To be able to function efficiently and safely, the majority of counterbalanced trucks require a minimum of 11 feet of aisle width. Narrow Aisle trucks however, can function in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Also, VNA or very narrow aisle trucks can function in aisles as narrow as 6 feet wide.
The benefit of using a VNA and NA 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 in a particular area, which improves cube use. The loads moved utilizing Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks usually are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks are capable of operating in narrow aisle. Rotating mast trucks, order selectors and turret trucks could operate within very narrow or narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Reach trucks are particularly made narrow-aisle trucks that are designed for retrieval and storage. They are made of telescoping forks and outriggers which allow the operators to pick up a load and then retract it over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for transporting loads quickly over long distances nor for loading and unloading trucks. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are higher than 30 feet.
Rotating-Mast Trucks and Turret Trucks: Rotating-mast trucks are like regular sit-down forklifts. The main difference is that their masts can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature allows them to function within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks are able to work in narrow or very narrow aisle locations. Similar to order selectors, these machinery are capable of lifting both the load and the operator. In addition, they can allow the operator to deal with loads on either side of an aisle without re-entering and exiting the aisle.
Turret trucks are normally rail or wire guided when used in very narrow aisles. Thus, the operator doesn't have to focus any energy on their driving skills and can focus on the work load at hand. Since turret trucks are considered "operator-up" trucks, they can be utilized for picking items and cases in addition to full pallet handling.