VNA - Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
Narrow Aisle (VNA) Pallet Racking to the Space-Saving Rescue
Very narrow aisle pallet racking is, in essence, just what it sounds like. It is comparable to selective pallet racking in terms of configuration, but it is a smart space-saving solution that significantly increases your storage capacity in the same or smaller footprint --upwards of 40% -50%!
Let’s look at the numbers:
- Standard pallet rack aisles = 10’-12’ wide
- Narrow aisles = 8’-10’ wide
- Very narrow aisles = as small as 6’ wide
The difference between 6’ and 12’ might not seem significant initially, but gaining several feet per rack row can make a big impact in using your warehousing space more effectively. Let’s compare the advantages of standard selective vs. narrow aisle pallet racking.
Advantages of VNA and Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
- Space-saving solution – optimizes warehouse cube space
- Increase storage capacity by up to 50%
- Economical vs. moving to a larger facility or renting offsite storage
- Selectivity with 100% access to every pallet
- Boost order pick rates
- Decreases floor clutter, reducing the likelihood of worker injury
- Leverage vertical space
- Reduces cost per square foot for pallet storage
Designing Your Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
Each warehouse space and configuration is unique - let the WOI team will help you create the most economical and productive narrow aisle pallet rack design. With several options for your VNA configuration, our team will carefully analyze your inventory, turn rates, available space, and operational processes to hone in on the best solution.
Here is an overview of the different aisle designs.
Standard Aisles
- Accessed by standard forklifts
- Most economical for multiple workers and forklifts accessing the aisles to load and pick inventory
- Utilizes the most warehouse space for the same or smaller load capacity
Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
- Increased storage capacity without expanding the rack footprint
- Accessed by standard forklifts
- May require pallet rack safety accessories, i.e., end row guards, rails, or gates, to maintain worker safety
Very Narrow Aisle Pallet Racking
- Consolidated footprint saves upwards of 50% of floor space
- Increased capacity with more rack in less space and taller racking
- Requires specialized VNA lift trucks - able to pick items at higher levels
*Note that VNA lift trucks always stay in the aisle, so pallet movers or extra forklifts must stage and move picked pallets to the shipping bay.
Narrow and VNA pallet racking are ideal for slower-moving, high-SKU inventory and high-volume case and item picking from pallets.
Let us help you decide if narrow aisle pallet racking is the right investment for your operation. Call WOI today for a free consultation.
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Architectural & Engineering Services
Drawings and architectural services are available to determine optimum aisle spacing. Maximizing the space and attaining the greatest number of pallet positions is normally the goal. Our experts can produce AutoCAD drawings that give our clients the best solution for their particular situations and layout. Forklift specifications, pallet sizes, pallet weights, pallet configuration, and maximum storage height are all considerations when designing a racking system.
When your operational efficiency is on the line, you need a trusted source to get the job done and make the process as seamless as possible - that’s when a call to WOI pays off big!
The WOI team offers over 180 years of combined material handling systems and design experience to make your space work for you to solve your warehousing challenges. Moreover, our professional installation team ensures your custom warehouse solution is built with the safety of your team in mind.
WOI Installation Guarantees
- OSHA Trained & Certified
- Certified Drug-Free Workplace
- Licensed General Contractor
- Job Safety Analysis
- Forklift, Scissor Lift, and Aerial Lift Operator Trained
When you put your trust in WOI, you can expect a dedicated team focused on delivering 100% Customer Satisfaction. We call it our Total Satisfaction Experience™.
Contact our team if you’re ready to start your next warehousing project or would like more information on narrow aisle pallet racking. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
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