The boom lift will have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of raising people or materials. These equipment are commonly utilized in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic booms are known to have a straight arm that increases in height and extends in length. Furthermore, articulating booms are designed to be raised, but offer a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated location or work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on trailers or vehicles or could be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several models utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom which incorporated into the machinery. These boom lifts are really easy to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being outfitted with drive trains and wheels.
Analyzing particular features and product specifications is key in choosing the right boom to meet your specific requirements. For instance, the working height, the lift or load capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to consider. The different platform designs and the power system options are other important features to take into account.
Boom lift platforms are usually made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift designs offer tri-entry features which provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories include additional railings, air lines, travel alarms and welder leads. Work lights and tool trays are also available. When it comes to power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator may be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, which depends on the unit.
In terms of potential features, engine options and tire types, boom lift units differ greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with air or foam, for instance and they could be categorized as non-marking. There are available models that are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift may use diesel fuel or gasoline. These equipment can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories including: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are numerous styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for particular settings.