Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Racking

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking is a high-density storage system designed to maximize warehouse capacity by significantly reducing aisle width while increasing vertical storage.

By using specialized VNA handling equipment, this system allows warehouses to store a large number of SKUs efficiently—making it ideal for operations with limited floor area and high SKU variety that still require direct pallet access.

Very Narrow Aisle racking is a pallet storage system that reduces aisle widths to maximize storage density while maintaining full pallet selectivity.

Pallets are stored on tall rack structures and accessed using specialized VNA equipment, such as turret trucks, which operate within narrow aisles using wire guidance or rail guidance systems. Aisle widths, rack height, and beam levels are designed based on pallet dimensions, load weights, equipment specifications, and available clear height.

This system enables high-density storage with high SKU accessibility, making it suitable for fast-moving and diverse inventory profiles.

System Structure

VNA racking consists of a reinforced modular structure designed for tall installations, including:

• Frames – engineered uprights designed for high-bay applications
• Beams – horizontal supports for pallet storage at multiple levels

Optional safety and system components include:

• Guide rails or wire guidance systems
• Pallet supports and safety bars
• Pallet backstops
• Frame and upright protectors
• Strut guards and aisle-end protection
• Rack load signage and safety labeling

These components ensure operational safety, stability, and long-term system reliability.