VNA Forklift
In the context of ever-increasing warehouse rental costs, optimizing storage space is a crucial challenge for many logistics, manufacturing, and retail businesses. To thoroughly address this issue, VNA (Very Narrow Aisle Forklift) forklifts have emerged as the gold standard for modern warehouses.
In this article, we would like to introduce to our customers the range of 3-way electric forklifts manufactured by Heli, exclusively distributed by Binh Minh Forklift Company in Vietnam.
I. What is a VNA Forklift?
A VNA forklift (also known as a very narrow aisle forklift) is a specialized forklift designed to operate in warehouse racking systems with extremely narrow aisles, ranging from only 1.6 meters to 1.8 meters wide.
Basic Specifications of 3-Way Forklifts:
* Forklift Aisle: 1.6-1.8m
* Lifting Capacity: 1.2-1.6 tons
* Lifting Height: 4.5 meters - 14.5 meters
* Fork Mechanism: 3-Way Swivel Forks
Compared to 3-wheel, 4-wheel, or reach truck electric forklifts requiring 2.8-4m aisles, 3-way forklifts require significantly smaller aisles, optimizing racking space, increasing the number of racks, and improving storage capacity.
II. Classification of Heli VNA Electric Forklifts
Heli Electric Forklifts is the number 1 brand in China and top 7 globally. Among forklift solutions for warehouse racking, the company is launching many VNA electric forklift products, including:
| Model | Lifting capacity | Lifting height | Working style |
| OPD15Z | 1.5-ton truck | 4.5 meter to 7.5 meter | Driver sits in a fixed seat, controlling all operations. |
| OPD15 | 1.5-ton truck | 5 meter to 10.5 meter | Driver sits in a fixed seat, controlling all operations. |
| OPDS15 | 1.5-ton truck | 6.5 meter to 10.5 meter | The cab and operator move up and down in sync with the lifting forks and frame. |
| TSD12-A1R | 1.2-ton truck | 6 meters | Driver sits in a fixed seat, controlling all operations. |
| TSD16-A1R | 1.6 ton | 6 meters | Driver sits in a fixed seat, controlling all operations. |
| TSD16-A1S | 1.6 ton | 6 meters | Driver sits in a fixed seat, controlling all operations. |
| TSD15-A3 | 1.5 ton | 10 meters | The cab and operator move up and down in sync with the lifting forks and frame. |
| TSD16S-A3 | 1.6 ton | 14.5 meters | The cab and operator move up and down in sync with the lifting forks and frame. |
| CPJD20/25-A3 | 2-2.5 ton | 4.5 meters- 12.5meters | This is a 4-wheel electric forklift; the coupling to the lifting mechanism can rotate in 3 directions. |
III. Outstanding Advantages of Heli VNA Forklifts
As the oldest brand in China, Heli forklifts are manufactured using modern technology and meet export standards for markets in Asia, Europe, and America.
Investing in a Heli VNA forklift system brings significant leaps in efficiency and storage space for your warehouse, such as:
3.1. Optimized storage space (Increased capacity by 40% – 50%).
By narrowing the aisle width, previously wasted space is converted into new shelving units. This allows businesses to significantly increase the number of pallet positions without expanding the factory floor area.
3.2. Impressive high-altitude working capability
The forklift features a reinforced lifting frame, a self-balancing sensor system, and automatic deceleration. The vehicle is capable of safely and stably lifting heavy goods from 4.5 meters to 14.5 meters.
3.3. High-precision and high-speed operation
The lifting fork mechanism can rotate 180 degrees (90 degrees to the left or 90 degrees to the right) and move sideways. This allows the vehicle to retrieve goods from both sides of the shelf without having to turn the vehicle around in tight spaces.
3.4. Multiple options
Heli offers a diverse range of products to suit various customer needs, optimizing workspace and investment costs.
3.5. Equipped with safety features
Heli equips the vehicle with cameras and monitoring screens for use at height. The lifting height sensor system helps the operator know the precise position while working.
The seat is equipped with an OPS system, requiring the driver to be seated to operate the vehicle.
In addition, lithium battery options allow Heli electric forklifts to work longer and more efficiently, with fast charging, long battery life, and the ability to handle 1-2 shifts per day.
IV. Considerations When Investing in VNA Electric Forklifts
* High warehouse floor quality requirements: Due to operating at high lifting heights and in narrow aisles, the warehouse floor needs to be extremely flat and free of inclines to prevent imbalance when lifting goods to high levels.
* The VNA forklift option is only suitable when: your warehouse rental costs are very high; the floor space is not large but the warehouse height is high, requiring a high number of pallets (almost 100%).
* Note that the investment cost for this type of forklift will be significantly higher than other electric forklifts.
* When using VNA forklifts, you need to ensure that operators are properly trained; and combine the warehouse racking system design with the VNA forklift to optimize the solution.
V. Selling Genuine Heli VNA Electric Forklifts in Vietnam
Binh Minh Forklift Company is the top-ranked company in the new forklift market share and the exclusive distributor of Heli forklifts.
We supply various forklift models.
