Very Narrow Aisle - Warehouse Storage Solutions

How do very narrow aisle racking systems work?

Increased storage capacity on the same footprint – VNA racking utilises Adjustable Pallet Racking (APR). It provides storage for a higher concentration of pallets, by reducing the aisle width to between 2.7 and 1.6 meters.

This type of racking configuration requires the use of reach trucks, articulated forklift trucks, very narrow aisle or turret trucks to deposit and access pallets. As they do not turn in the aisles they require a guide rail or wire guidance system. This has the advantage of minimising the risk of damage, resulting in lower maintenance.

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100% Selectivity

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Narrow Aisle Adjustable Pallet Racking Solution filled

VNA solutions are very versatile and can cater for a wide range of operations.

Very narrow aisle racking systems have the advantages of adjustable pallet racking and allow for direct access to all of the products stored, ensuring good stock rotation. Additionally, pallets within very narrow aisles can be stored to a greater height than in many other storage systems, ensuring maximum use of cubic space.

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System Benefits

Increased space utilisation compared with other pallet storage systems as higher installations are possible
100% Product Selectivity
The system operations on a First-In-First-Out stock rotation
Up to 50% Reduction of Aisle Widths compared with Wide Aisle racking
Damage is reduced as narrow aisle forklifts are typically guided by wire or rail

Common Uses

Dense storage on a smaller footprint
Direct and immediate access to each unit load, but also need to optimise the available space
Storage for products that have different unit loads and sizes

Increase Storage Space with Very Narrow Aisle Racking

Very Narrow Aisle pallet racking offers direct access to all the unit loads, providing 100% selectivity due to being fully accessible
The available space is optimised through the reduction of work aisles width, which can result in a total space saving of up to 40%
Offers increased warehouse storage capacity by compacting the adjustable pallet racking system which then enables the installation of additional pallet racking bays
VNA racking allows much better use of space at height, thereby optimising the cube of the building
VNA offers a flexible solution with simple assembly, disassembly as well as adaptation of load levels, so it allows operations to adapt to changes in storage needs
VNA pallet racking is adaptable to any type of goods, by weight or volume
VNA allows pallets to be stored at floor level on the lowest level of the racking
VNA also allows for the possibility of converting a Very Narrow Aisle pallet racking system into an automated storage system.

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