The boom lift will have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of raising individuals or materials. These equipment are normally used 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 self-contained with their own drive trains, or can be mounted on trailers or vehicles. Several units utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms which incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are really simple to maneuver all around a construction site due to their design being outfitted with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to meet your specific needs means analyzing certain features and product specifications. For instance, the load or lift capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are basic measurements to think about. The power system options and the different platform styles are other important features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are usually made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift designs provide tri-entry features that offer sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform as well as both ends of the platform. Platform accessories include travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. 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 hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift models differ greatly, when it comes to potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either air or foam. There are available models that are outfitted with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift could use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machinery could be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories such as: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are a lot of different available styles and extra features for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for particular environments.