Very Narrow Aisle Racking (VNA)
VNA Racking is operated with VNA forklifts, people can reach any pallet at any time with a forklift. Aisle Width is 1700mm minimum between pallets.
Key Benefits
- VNA Racking is operated with VNA forklifts, people can reach any pallet at any time with a forklift.
- Vertical Space Optimization: Supports heights up to 14-17 meters, making it ideal for high-ceiling warehouses.
- 100% Selectivity: Provides direct access to every pallet without needing to move others.
- Increased Capacity: Converts wasted aisle space into productive storage areas.
- Enhanced Safety: Often uses Guide Rails or Inductive Wire Guidance to steer the trucks, preventing rack damage
- Avantages:
- Saving space since the aisles are very narrow.
- The forklifts moves along rails, avoiding hitting racks.
Considerations
- Higher Initial Cost: VNA trucks are more expensive than standard reach trucks, and guidance systems add to the setup cost.
- Floor Super-Flatness: Because the racks are so high, the floor must be perfectly level to prevent the truck from leaning or swaying at height.
- Limited Mobility: VNA trucks are highly efficient inside the aisles but are not designed for general-purpose dock work or loading trailers.
Who is it for?
- Warehouses with limited floor space but high inventory volumes.
- Operations requiring high SKU diversity and fast access to any pallet.
- Facilities with high ceilings looking to utilize vertical cube space.