The boom lift would have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of raising people or materials. These machinery are normally utilized in utility applications as well as in the construction business. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic or straight booms work to increase the height of operation since it extends in length. Articulating booms are also designed to raised, but will have an arm that could reach elevated locations or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms could be self-contained with their own drive trains, or could be mounted on trailers or vehicles. Some models utilize wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms which incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the right boom to suit your specific requirements means analyzing specific product specifications and features. For example, the load or lift capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to think about. The power system options and the various platform designs are other essential features to take into account.
Most boom lift platforms are made from steel. They generally comprise a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift designs offer tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories consist of additional railings, air lines, travel alarms and welder leads. Work lights and tool trays are available too. In terms of power options, some models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator can be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the model.
In terms of potential features, engine options and tire types, boom lift models differ greatly. The tires on a boom lift can be filled with foam or air, for instance and they can be categorized as non-marking. There are units available which are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift can utilize gasoline or diesel fuel. These machinery may be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories including: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are numerous styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for particular settings.