Boom lifts generally use an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for raising people or materials. These machinery are commonly used in utility applications and in the construction business. 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. As well, articulating booms are made to be raised, but provide a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated location or work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be self-contained with their own drive trains, or can be mounted on vehicles or trailers. Several units use wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom which incorporated into the machine. These boom lifts are really easy to maneuver around a construction site due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Analyzing particular product specifications and features is key in choosing the correct boom to meet your specific needs. For instance, the load or lift capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to think about. The different platform styles as well as the power system options are other important features to consider.
The majority of boom lift platforms are made from steel. They usually consist of a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Several boom lift designs provide tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform and the front of the platform. Platform accessories consist of travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. Work lights and tool trays are also available. When it comes to power options, some models are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator can be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the unit.
When it comes to engine options, potential features and tire types, boom lift units vary greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with air or foam, for instance and they could be categorized as non-marking. There are available units which are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift may utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These machinery could be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories like for example: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are many different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for specific settings.