VNA-Very Narrow Aisle Racking
Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking is a highly efficient solution designed to maximize pallet storage capacity within a limited floor area—without sacrificing selectivity.
By utilizing specialized VNA forklifts, this system significantly reduces aisle width—by up to 40% compared to standard forklift aisles—allowing more racking to be installed in the same space.
Products Description
VNA Racking (Narrow Aisle Racking)
Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking is a highly efficient solution designed to maximize pallet storage capacity within a limited floor area—without sacrificing selectivity.
By utilizing specialized VNA forklifts, this system significantly reduces aisle width—by up to 40% compared to standard forklift aisles—allowing more racking to be installed in the same space.
VNA racking offers
100% selectivity for fast and accurate order picking
Optimized vertical storage, making full use of available height
A smart choice for warehouses aiming to increase capacity and efficiency without expanding their footprint
Advantages of VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) Racking
100% Direct Access: VNA racking provides full selectivity, allowing direct access to every pallet for fast and accurate picking.
Space Optimization: By significantly reducing aisle width, this system can save up to 40% of total floor space.
Increased Storage Capacity: Compress your existing selective racking layout and add more racking positions without expanding your warehouse footprint.
Maximized Vertical Storage: Make better use of available height to store more pallets.
Flexible and Modular Design: Easy to assemble, disassemble, and reconfigure to adapt to changing storage needs.
Precise Inventory Control: Each pallet location is clearly defined, ensuring better organization and accurate stock management.
Adaptable to All Load Types: Suitable for storing goods of varying weights and volumes, with adjustable beam levels and optional accessories for special loads.
Ground-Level Storage: Pallets can also be stored at floor level, maximizing every inch of vertical space.
Automation Ready: The system can be upgraded with stacker cranes to transition into a fully automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).
How Does VNA Racking Work?
Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking combines the benefits of selective racking and high-density storage, making better use of available floor space while still allowing direct access to every pallet.
In a VNA racking system, pallets are stored and retrieved using specialized forklifts designed to operate within extremely narrow aisles. These forklifts are guided either by rails on the floor or wire guidance systems, ensuring safe, precise movement within the aisles.
Key features include
Direct access to all pallet positions
Compatibility with order picking and case picking operations
Support for other types of handling equipment, depending on your workflow
A robust and adaptable structure, easily assembled and adjustable to suit different pallet sizes, load weights, and storage volumes
This VNA racking system is ideal for warehouses that need to maximize vertical space, improve efficiency, and maintain high selectivity within a compact footprint.
