Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Racking Systems

Increase storage capacity by up to 50% with VNA Racking – Pac Rac’s precision-engineered system for warehouses that demand maximum density, safety, and maneuverability.

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What is VNA Racking?

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Racking is a high-density selective pallet racking system designed to minimize aisle width while maintaining direct access to every pallet. Using specialized VNA lift trucks or turret trucks, aisles can be reduced to as little as 1.6–1.8 metres, significantly increasing pallet positions without sacrificing accessibility.

Pac Rac designs and installs precision-aligned VNA systems with guided rail or wire guidance to ensure operator safety and accuracy — all built to CSA, CWB, and NBC 2020 standards for Canadian warehouses.

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Features of VNA Racking

  • 50% higher storage density than standard selective layouts.

  • Aisle widths as low as 1.6 metres.

  • Direct access to every SKU with specialized lift trucks.

  • Compatible with turret trucks, wire guidance, or rail guidance.

  • Reduced travel distance and improved picking efficiency.

Benefits Across Industries

Maximizes cubic storage space without reducing accessibility.

Improves throughput and picking accuracy.

Reduces building footprint or defers costly expansions.

Increases safety with guided lift operation.

Applications & Industries

VNA Racking allows operators to store more pallets within the same footprint using specialized turret trucks or order pickers, making it ideal for 3PLs managing diverse client inventories.

Manufacturers benefit from increased inventory storage near production lines, enabling quick material retrieval and better organization.

Perfect for retailers balancing SKU variety with space constraints, providing selective access and dense storage in the same system.

E-commerce warehouses rely on VNA’s high-density layout to keep picking zones compact and efficient while supporting rapid order fulfillment.

VNA layouts work well in temperature-controlled spaces, minimizing aisle volume to reduce energy costs and increase pallet positions.

Visit our Industries Served section to see how VNA systems support different markets.

Installation & Services

Pac Rac’s engineering team designs every VNA layout to optimize forklift turning radius, clearance, and pallet height utilization, ensuring safe, efficient operation.

We handle rail or wire guidance setup, precise upright alignment, and beam leveling to maintain the accuracy required for narrow aisle operation.

Our inspectors perform annual reviews and PSRs to verify structural integrity and regulatory compliance under Ontario and Canadian standards.

Pac Rac provides upright realignment, guide rail replacements, and reconfigurations to adapt to evolving warehouse equipment or storage needs.

Accessories & Related Products

Enhance selective racking with:

Improve safety and reduce operator fatigue with floor-mounted guide rails or embedded wire guidance systems for turret and narrow aisle trucks.

Post Protectors

Protect your people and product with Pac Rac’s full range of warehouse safety accessories. Column guards and end-of-aisle protectors shield uprights from forklift impact. All components are engineered for Canadian warehouse environments and designed to integrate seamlessly with selective pallet racking, drive-in, and push-back systems.

 

Rack Netting protection

Rack netting protects workers and inventory by preventing items from falling through or off racks into aisles. It’s especially effective for high-traffic or elevated storage areas, improving warehouse safety and compliance. Pac Rac installs high-tensile, flame-retardant netting that meets CSA and OSHA safety requirements and can be customized for front, back, or full-bay coverage.

Racking Safety

Pac Rac offers a complete range of warehouse safety accessories to protect equipment, racking, and personnel:

  • Column guards to absorb forklift impact

  • End-of-aisle protectors for high-traffic zones

  • Guard rails to define safe pedestrian areas

  • Rack post protectors for impact resistance

Each product is engineered for selective pallet racking compatibility and tested to meet Canadian warehouse safety standards. Adding these safeguards reduces downtime, repair costs, and workplace risk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A space-efficient pallet racking system that uses specialized lift trucks to operate in aisles as narrow as 1.6 m.

Turret or articulated narrow aisle trucks designed for guided operation.

Typically 40–50 % more pallet positions in the same building footprint.

Yes – Pac Rac installs guide rails, wire guidance, and safety barriers in full compliance with CSA and NBC standards.

Absolutely – VNA systems integrate well with AS/RS cranes and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

Why Choose Pac Rac Pallet Racking?

A pallet rack system consists of roll-formed steel components or structural steel components, or a combination of both to cater to various load requirements and warehouse layouts. At Pac Rac, our extensive experience with pallet racks allows us to create a storage system designed specifically for your needs, no matter what kind of palletized products or materials you handle.

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