Which forklifts work in NA or VNA?
Most warehouse pallet racks are configured as “Wide Aisle” (WA), also referred to as Standard or Traditional aisle. Wide Aisles (WA) are typically greater than 12-ft wide and easily accommodate 3 and 4-wheel electric forklifts, IC (Internal Combustion) forklift trucks, and stand-up riders. The WA configuration also allows for more than one forklift to operate in the aisle.
Narrow Aisle (NA)
Narrow Aisles (NA) typically range from 8 ft to 11 ft wide and accommodate Reach Trucks, Deep Reach Trucks, Stackers, Order Pickers, and Rider Pallet Jacks. The NA configuration typically does not allow for more than one forklift to operate in the aisle.
Very Narrow Aisle (VNA)
Very Narrow Aisles (VNA) range from 5 ft to 7 ft wide and require specialized equipment such as Articulated Forklifts, Turret Trucks, Side-Loaders, Order Pickers and Walkie Pallet Jacks. The VNA configuration does not allow for more than one forklift to operate in the aisle.
Narrow Aisle Forklifts
Jungheinrich® ETVC320 Moving Mast Reach Truck
Reach Trucks
The articulated forklift handles similar load requirements as the traditional reach truck, however does the same in a much tighter aisle. Articulated forklifts, such as the Flexi ACiON-HiMAX, is a sit down truck that provides operator comfort and less fatigue which helps improve both safety and efficiency. Articulated forklifts are perfect for logistics warehouses requiring fast throughput capability and very narrow aisle storage density.
Flexi ACION HiMax Articulated Forklift
Articulated Forklifts
The articulated forklift handles similar load requirements as the traditional reach truck, however, but in a much tighter aisle. Articulated forklifts, such as the Flexi ACiON-HiMAX, are sit-down trucks that provide operator comfort and less fatigue which helps improve both safety and efficiency. Articulated forklifts are ideally suited for logistics warehouses requiring fast throughput capability and very narrow aisle storage density.
Jungheinrich EKX-516 Turret Truck
Turret Trucks
Jungheinich’s Turret Trucks provide maximum versatility in very narrow aisle warehouses. Running up to two shifts on one battery charge, Junheinrich Turret Trucks are designed for operator comfort, stability and productivity. Every turret truck can be customized for your material handling application, allowing you to cater the forklift for greater productivity.
Jungheinrich® EFX Man-Down and EKX Man-Up turret trucks can be used with wire or rail guidance, increasing productivity and combining applications in very narrow aisles, wide aisles and staging areas.