Warehouse racking is also known as storage or pallet racking, a type of material handling system designed for mass storage of goods. It allows for more efficient space utilization while also providing easy access to stockpiled items for better inventory control. When it comes to adding more space to your warehouse, two options that many businesses are considering are Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) and Double Deep Pallet Rack.

The concepts of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) and Double Deep Pallet Racking have altered the way warehouses view their space. If your company has been considering these pallet storage designs, here’s a little background on each, as well as some advantages and disadvantages:

  • VNA racking system is defined as having less than 6 feet between racks and is typically used with selective pallet rack. To keep the trucks on track, guidance systems such as guide rail or wire are frequently used. Your lift truck is the most important factor in determining aisle width. You will need a special forklift to navigate the aisles if you are doing VNA; you cannot use a standard forklift. VNA trucks typically turn the load rather than the entire vehicle and are not dock working trucks. It increases storage capacity and is also useful for applications that require less pallet storage. The disadvantage is that it necessitates the use of a specific lift truck, which is more expensive, and two vehicles cannot pass at the same time.
  • Double Deep Pallet Racking is a storage system that falls somewhere in the middle of adjustable pallet racking and compact storage systems. Unit loads are mechanically stored in double deep pallet racking by forklifts that move along aisles parallel to the racking systems. Pallets are stored at two depths in this system, achieving higher storage density while keeping access to the pallets simple and quick.  One advantage of double deep pallet racking is that it increases capacity on warehouse racking layouts and eliminates unnecessary aisles, thereby increasing floor space utilization. The disadvantage is that specialized forklifts are required to access pallets, and pallet speed is reduced, resulting in lower throughput rates.

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