Narrow Aisle and very Narrow Aisle Trucks: Some 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. Narrow Aisle trucks on the other hand, are able to function in narrow aisles which measure 8 to 10 feet wide. Also, very narrow aisle or VNA trucks can operate in aisles which are 6 feet wide.
VNA and NA trucks provide lots of advantages as they make it possible for warehouses to be built with narrower aisles. This results in the warehouse being able to successfully store many more things within a specific space, improving cube use. The loads moved by Very Narrow Aisle and Narrow Aisle trucks typically are limited to roughly 3000 and 5000 pounds. Reach trucks can function in narrow aisle. Order selectors, turret trucks and rotating mast trucks could work within narrow or very narrow aisles, depending on the specific model.
Reach Trucks: Specially designed for retrieval and storage, reach trucks are made with telescoping forks and outriggers which allows the operator to lift and retract a load over the outriggers. These units are not suitable for loading and unloading trucks, nor for transporting loads quickly over long distances. Like the order selector, reach trucks can be available for lifting heights which are greater than 30 feet.
Turret Trucks and Rotating-Mast Trucks: Similar to typical sit-down forklifts, rotating mast trucks have masts that can rotate in one direction, to a 90 degree angle. This feature enables them to function within a narrow aisle situation. Turret trucks can work in very narrow or narrow aisle places. Like order selectors, these machines are capable of elevating both the operator and the load. Moreover, they could allow 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 they are used in very narrow aisles. This way, the operator can concentrate on the work load at hand because 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.