The boom lift will have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of raising individuals or materials. These machinery are usually utilized in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. 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 which can reach elevated places or a work platform. Both articulating booms and telescopic booms could be mounted on vehicles or trailers or could be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several units use wheels, while other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom that incorporated into the equipment. These boom lifts are simple to maneuver all around a construction site due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the right boom to suit your particular requirements means analyzing certain features and product specifications. For example, the width horizontal reach, working height and the lift or load capacity are standard measurements to think about. The various platform styles and the power system options are other important features to take into consideration.
The majority of boom lift platforms are made from steel. They normally consist of a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift designs provide tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform and both ends of the platform. Platform accessories include travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. Work lights and tool trays are available as well. In terms of power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator could be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the model.
In terms of potential features, engine options and types of tires, boom lift models differ greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with air or foam, for example and they could be categorized as non-marking. There are available units that are outfitted with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift may use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machines could be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories such as: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are numerous extra features and styles available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for certain environments.