The boom lift would have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting individuals or materials. These machines are normally utilized in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic booms are known to have a straight arm which increases in height and extends in length. Furthermore, articulating booms are made to be raised, but offer a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated location or work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on trailers or vehicles or could be self-contained with their own drive trains. Some models use wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms which incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are very easy to maneuver all around a construction location due to their design being outfitted with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the right boom to meet your specific requirements means analyzing particular product specifications and features. For instance, the load or lift capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to think about. The power system options as well as the various platform styles are other essential features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and would often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift styles offer tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform and both ends of the platform. Platform accessories include additional railings, air lines, travel alarms and welder leads. Work lights and tool trays are also available. In terms of power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator could be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift units vary greatly, in terms of potential features, engine options and tire types. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either foam or air. There are available units that are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift can use diesel fuel or gasoline. These machinery can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories such as: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are a lot of different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for particular environments.