Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
Very narrow aisle pallet racking condenses standard pallet racking into a smaller area which creates a high-density storage system enabling you to store more product without having to increase floor space.
What Is Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking (VNA)?
Very narrow aisle pallet racking condenses standard pallet racking into a smaller area which creates a high-density storage system enabling you to store more product without having to increase floor space.
Aisle space can be reduced to less that 1,500mm between the racks, making this system ideal for warehouses where maximum storage capacity is required.
Flexibility is ensured with very narrow aisle pallet racking as the height and depth of the rack is variable. This allows you to take advantage of the the height available in your facility.
Automated storage and retrieval systems can be combined with very narrow aisle pallet racking which helps to improve the throughput rate further.
Things to Consider:
Very narrow aisle pallet racking requires the use of specialised narrow aisle forklift trucks that can manoeuvre between the narrow aisles. ‘Man-up’ or ‘man-down,’ articulated or Flexi trucks are used to ensure precision in facilities using very narrow aisle pallet racking.
The guidance system that is installed to aid the positioning of the specialised forklifts also has the benefit of reducing the risk of any damage to the racking as well as improving safety within your facility. The accuracy and speed of retrieving pallets is also increased.
Advantages of Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking:
- Completely selective
- Improved utilisation of the floor space
- Faster picking rates can be achieved
- Automation – potential for automated storage and retrieval systems
Disadvantages of Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking:
- Lower flexibility
- Requirements for specialised equipment
- Fitting of guide rails or wire
- Warehouse floor must be perfectly flat
