The boom lift will have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting individuals or materials. These machines are normally used in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. 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 will have an arm which can reach elevated places or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on vehicles or trailers or could be self-contained with their own drive trains. Some models use wheels, while other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms that incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are really simple to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the proper boom to suit your specific requirements means analyzing certain product specifications and features. For instance, the working height, the lift or load capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to think about. The different platform designs as well as the power system options are other important features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and will often have 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 as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories consist of welder leads, travel alarms, air lines and additional railings. Tool trays and work lights are available as well. When it comes to power options, some models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator can be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, depending on the model.
Boom lift units vary greatly, in terms of potential features, engine options and tire types. 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 can utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These machines can be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories such as: 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 particular settings.