Economic High-Density VNA Racking System for Industrial Warehouse Storage

VNA racking refers to very narrow aisle pallet racking, usually used in warehouses to optimize available space. These systems have aisle widths ranging from 1.5 - 2.0 meters, depending on the depth of the pallet is stored. This means that these systems can free up an average of 45% of the building space.

In addition, these systems optimize the height of the warehouse and therefore maximize the available space, as unused vertical areas will become viable storage areas. In addition, this will allow the number of goods stored on pallets to grow and your stock to increase if necessary without the need to relocate to a larger warehouse.

Main Applications of VNA Racking System

VNA racking is particularly recommended for companies whose warehouses have one of the following characteristics:

• Warehouses that need direct and immediate access to each unit load/pallet, but at the same time, need to optimize the space available.

• Warehouses that require a large amount of stock.

• Warehouses that do not have a large footprint, but where the possibility of installing the system is high.

This pallet racking system is used by many different types of industries for companies that have minimal storage capacity in their warehouses but need to increase it within the available space.

Advantages of VNA Racking System

• Selectivity - 100% access to every SKU or pallet in the system

• Stock rotation - FIFO (first-in-first-out ordering) is easily achieved through manual processes or warehouse management systems

• Availability - components are always available and often in stock

• Investment - this system requires a minimum capital investment on a per-pallet location basis

In order to use these systems effectively, specialist trucks such as articulated or VNA trucks must be used. Very narrow aisle trucks do not turn and can therefore only move vertically. A rail or line guidance system is required to mount the truck to the system's function. Articulated trucks, however, do not require a guidance system. These trucks need to be used because the aisle width is too narrow for a standard truck to operate.

In addition to specialist trucks, there are other requirements for very narrow racking systems. One of these consists of a flat, preferably concrete floor. This ensures the safety of the racks and employees, as on uneven surfaces the racks can be hit by trucks, creating a health and safety hazard.