The boom lift will have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting individuals or materials. These machines are usually utilized in the construction business as well as in utility applications. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Straight or telescopic booms work to increase the height of operation because it extends in length. Articulating booms are also made to raised, but will have an arm which can reach elevated places or a work platform. Both articulating booms and telescopic booms can be mounted on vehicles or trailers or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several units utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom that incorporated into the machine. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver all over a construction location due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the proper boom to meet your specific needs means analyzing certain features and product specifications. For example, the lift or load capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to consider. The various platform designs and the power system options are other essential features to consider.
The majority of boom lift platforms are made from steel. They normally include a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Several boom lift styles offer tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform as well as both ends of the platform. Platform accessories comprise welder leads, travel alarms, additional railings and air lines. Work lights and tool trays are also available. In terms of power options, several units are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator could be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the model.
Boom lift models vary greatly, when it comes to potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either air or foam. There are available units that are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift may use diesel fuel or gasoline. These machinery can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories including: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are a lot of different available extra features and styles for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for certain settings.