There are several applications which need much more reach than the usual job. For these instances, the ever-growing variety of articulating and telescopic booms is a good choice. Engine-powered or bi-energy or electric booms are ideal for outdoor, indoor or rough-terrain use, so technically, there is a suitable boom lift available for each kind of job. Simply take the time to figure out what type of cargo you would be handling and what types of capacities you will need to get the job done.
As aerial work platforms, the articulating booms use multiple boom sections which hinge or articulate. These machines provide a maximum reach of 21 feet 5 inches or 6.25 meters to 69 feet 9 inches or 21.26 meters. These units can vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 141 feet or 43.15 meters. Articulated boom models are usually classified by platform height and by horizontal reach.
Articulating booms are often utilized to access work areas over obstacles and barriers including machinery or shelving. Compared to telescopic booms, they have less horizontal outreach, the articulating booms offer greater versatility and better up and over positioning . This enables better access for overhead work areas from tight places and from aisles. Throughout the variety of articulating booms, the majority of them are able to hold weight capacities of as much as 500 pounds or 227 kilograms. These machinery are able to lift 2 operators and their tools easilyand at times extra materials.
There are both industrial and rough terrain articulating booms, like scissor lifts. Industrial units are normally outfitted with non-marking tires and are made for indoor operation. Most of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels such as DC electric power or LPG or liquid propane gas for their industrial models. AC drive system technology is common in industrial forklifts, although it is new to the market of aerial work platforms. This technology combines 3-phase AC drive motors along with DC batteries for more drive speed and braking, continuous control of turning and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain units are specifically designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features like diesel engines, lug-tread tires, an oscillating axle and 4-wheel drive, these specialized items are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty extras are what make these equipment able to withstand the rough environments they operate in.