What Precisely Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment which is utilized in numerous applications from construction to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term for articulating boom lifts. These machines could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a big arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges from 46 to 86 feet. Unlike articulating lifts, these ones do not have elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas that are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are convenient for indoor application, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These particular types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this particular model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their machines provide axle based 4WD. These equipment are known for having a reliable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential unlock and lock switch. This allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.