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