The knuckle boom crane is somewhat like a standard crane with one key distinction. The boom is capable of folding back similar to a finger. In essence, the boom articulates at the "knuckle" near the middle. This allows the equipment to be able to transform into a compact size for maneuvering and storage.
Knuckle boom crane arms are somewhat a little lighter compared to boom truck cranes. These crane arms are made to allow more payloads to be lifted on the back of the vehicle it is mounted on. Nearly all knuckle boom cranes are mounted at the rear of the cab. This leaves the whole bed of the truck empty.
Smaller kinds of knuckle boom cranes could be utilized without a licensed crane operator, if the load capacity of the machinery is less than 15,000 lbs. or if the boom's maximum length is less than 25 feet long.
There are various types of control systems for the cranes. Like for instance, there is radio remote control, control from the ground, stand up and seated control. The radio remote systems could run the crane and starting it. In addition, lots of models come outfitted with a computer readout system which instantly provides system readouts reporting if the crane is overloaded or not.
Personnel Lifts
Personnel lifts designed by Snorkel have been made to help contractors and maintenance professionals perform jobs at elevated heights. These lifts are portable, affordable, lightweight work platforms made to be utilized indoor. The patented Girder Lock mast design by Snorkel provides excellent reach and superb stability. This system, used in the UL Series, provides great lift capacity.
The Snorkel PAM Series and UL Series Personnel lifts have been designed and built in order to be easy for one individual to use. These machines are easy to transport. They could easily be pushed into position smoothly and pass through a standard sized doorway. These lifts could be erected in minutes and being able to provide working heights of up to 46 feet, they are an effective option to scaffold towers.