Boom lifts generally use an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for lifting people or materials. These machinery are usually used in the construction business as well as in utility applications. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic booms are known to have a straight arm that extends in length and increases in height. Furthermore, 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 telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on vehicles or trailers or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Some units use wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom that incorporated into the equipment. These boom lifts are really simple to maneuver all around a construction location due to their design being outfitted with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to meet your particular requirements means analyzing specific product specifications and features. For instance, the width horizontal reach, working height and the load or lift capacity are standard measurements to think about. The power system options and the various platform designs are other important features to consider.
Most boom lift platforms are made from steel. They generally consist of a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift designs provide tri-entry features which provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories comprise air lines, additional railings, welder leads and travel alarms. Tool trays and work lights are available as well. When it comes to power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator can be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, depending on the unit.
In terms of potential features, engine options and tire types, boom lift units vary greatly. The tires on a boom lift can be filled with air or foam, for instance and they could be categorized as non-marking. There are units available which are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift may use diesel fuel or gasoline. These equipment could be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories like: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are many different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for specific settings.