Boom lifts usually utilize a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for lifting people or materials. These machinery are usually utilized in utility applications and in the construction business. The boom lifts are classed in the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic or straight booms work to increase the height of operation as it extends in length. Articulating booms are also designed to raised, but would have an arm that can reach elevated places or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms could be mounted on trailers or vehicles or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several units utilize wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom that incorporated into the machinery. These boom lifts are really easy to maneuver all over a construction location due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to meet your particular requirements means analyzing particular features and product specifications. For example, the lift or load capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to consider. The various platform designs as well as the power system options are other essential features to take into consideration.
The majority of boom lift platforms are made from steel. They generally comprise a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift styles provide tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform and the front of the platform. Platform accessories include additional railings, air lines, travel alarms and welder leads. Tool trays and work lights are also available. In terms of power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator may be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, which depends 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 example and they can be categorized as non-marking. There are models available that are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift could use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machinery may be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories including: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are a lot of different available extra features and styles for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for particular environments.