The boom lift would have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting people or supplies. These equipment are commonly used in the construction business and in utility applications. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Straight or telescopic booms work to increase the height of operation because it extends in length. Articulating booms are also made to raised, but would have an arm which can reach elevated locations or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be self-contained with their own drive trains, or could be mounted on vehicles or trailers. Several units utilize wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms which incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being outfitted with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to suit your specific requirements means analyzing particular product specifications and features. For instance, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to think about. The power system options as well as the different platform styles are other essential features to take into account.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift styles offer tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform and both ends of the platform. Platform accessories comprise travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. Work lights and tool trays are also available. When it comes to power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator may be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift models vary greatly, when it comes to potential features, engine options and tire types. The boom lifts tires could be filled with either foam or air. There are available units that are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift could utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These machines could be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories like: 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.