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Q What Size is a VNA Aisle?
A VNA racking aisles, when using selective rack systems, reduce aisle widths from the typical 12 feet to approximately 6 to 6.5 feet.
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Q What is the Aisle Width for a VNA Forklift?
A A VNA forklift reduces aisle widths significantly. While conventional warehouse trucks necessitate aisles wider than 2.7 meters, VNA warehouse aisles measure around 1.7 meters.
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Q What Does VNA Stand for in Warehousing?
A VNA stands for Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking. It's a modification of standard adjustable pallet racking systems, condensed into a small area. This creates a high-density storage solution that boosts warehouse capacity without requiring additional space.
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Q What is a VNA Forklift Truck?
A A VNA truck, which stands for Very Narrow Aisle truck, is meticulously designed for operation in compact spaces with limited maneuvering room. These trucks are particularly valuable in high-density warehouses and distribution centers.
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Q Why are They Called "Turrets"?
A The term "turret" derives from the French "touret," a diminutive of "tower." This word signifies a self-contained protective position atop a defensive wall or fortification rather than emerging directly from the ground, where it would be considered a tower.
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Q What is the Aisle Width for a Turret Truck?
A Turret trucks can load racking without turning in the aisle. With the aid of a guidance system, they operate within aisles approximately 4 feet 4 inches to 6 feet wide.
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Q What Sets Apart a Turret Truck from an Order Picker?
A Turret trucks and order pickers are both specialized machines. While an order picker elevates the operator, a turret truck often keeps the operator seated while raising and lowering the platform.
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Q How Does a Turret Truck Differ from a Forklift?
A Turret trucks offer narrower aisle capability compared to reach trucks or articulated forklifts. However, their high cost, dependence on a guidance system, and slower speed distinguish them.
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Q What is a Turret Truck?
A A turret truck, also referred to as a very narrow aisle (VNA) truck, is purpose-built to excel in extremely tight aisles. It uses an electric engine, battery, and operator compartment for counterbalancing heavy loads.
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Q What Are Narrow Aisle Forklifts?
A Narrow aisle forklifts are designed to operate efficiently in confined work areas due to their tighter turning radius and enhanced maneuverability. Additional key attributes of narrow aisle forklifts include the ability to load and unload materials in aisle widths ranging from 63 to 120 inches, depending on the make and model.
