The knuckle boom crane is quite like a typical crane with one key distinction. The boom can fold back like a finger. In essence, the boom articulates at the "knuckle" near the center. This enables the machinery to be able to transform into a compact size for maneuvering and storage.
Normally, the arm on a knuckle boom crane is quite a little lighter compared to boom truck cranes. The crane arm is designed to enable more payloads to be lifted on the back of the mounted vehicle. Nearly all knuckle boom cranes are mounted at the rear of the cab. This leaves the entire bed of the truck empty.
Smaller types of knuckle boom cranes can be used without a certified crane operator, if the load capacity of the equipment is less than 15,000 lbs. or if the boom's maximum length is less than 25 feet long.
Control systems for these cranes are normally different. Some could control from the ground, radio remote control, seated and stand up control. The radio remote systems could run the crane as well as starting it. Additionally, numerous models come outfitted with a computer readout system which provides system readouts at once reporting if the crane is overloaded or not.
Personnel Lifts
Snorkel Personnel Lifts are designed for facilities maintenance professionals and contractors. These lifts are lightweight, portable, affordable work platforms made for interior use. The patented Girder Lock mast design by Snorkel delivers excellent reach and superb stability. This system, utilized in the UL Series, offers great lift capacity.
Snorkel's PAM Series and UL Series Personnel lifts are made so that just one person is needed to operate the machinery. These equipment can be transported easily. They can easily be pushed smoothly into position and pass through a regular sized doorway. These lifts are capable of being erected in minutes and can provide working heights of up to 46 feet, they are an efficient alternative to scaffold towers.