Boom lifts generally use an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for raising individuals or materials. These machinery are normally utilized in the construction industry as well as in utility applications. The boom lifts are classed in the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic booms are known to have a straight arm which extends in length and increases in height. Moreover, articulating booms are designed to be raised, but provide a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated place or work platform. Both articulating booms and telescopic booms can be mounted on trailers or vehicles or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several models use wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom that incorporated into the machine. These boom lifts are really simple to maneuver around a construction site due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the right boom to suit your specific requirements means analyzing particular product specifications and features. For example, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to think about. The power system options as well as the various platform designs are other essential features to take into consideration.
Boom lift platforms are typically made from steel, and would often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift styles provide 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 comprise additional railings, air lines, welder leads and travel alarms. Work lights and tool trays are available too. In terms of power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator may be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift units differ greatly, in terms of engine options, potential features and tire types. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either air or foam. There are available units which are outfitted with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift may utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These equipment can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories including: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are many different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for specific environments.