Boom lifts normally utilize an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for raising people or materials. These machinery are normally utilized in the construction industry as well as in utility applications. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic or straight booms work to increase the height of operation since it extends in length. Articulating booms are also designed to raised, but would have an arm which can reach elevated places or a work platform. Both articulating booms and telescopic booms could be mounted on trailers or vehicles or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several units utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms that incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are simple to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Analyzing certain features and product specifications is important in choosing the proper boom to meet your particular needs. For example, the width horizontal reach, working height and the lift or load capacity are standard measurements to think about. The power system options as well as the different platform styles are other important features to take into consideration.
Boom lift platforms are typically made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Several boom lift styles provide tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform as well as both ends of the platform. Platform accessories comprise travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. Work lights and tool trays are available as well. In terms of power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator could be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, depending on the unit.
Boom lift models differ greatly, in terms of potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either air or foam. There are models available which are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift may use diesel fuel or gasoline. These machines may be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories like for example: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are many different extra features and styles available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for certain environments.