There are some applications that entail a lot more reach than the average job. For these instances, the ever-growing variety of articulating and telescopic booms is a good alternative. Electric or engine powered or bi-energy booms are great for rough terrain, outdoor or indoor applications, so basically, there is a suitable boom lift available for each and every type of job. Just take the time to figure out what kinds of capacities you will need to get the task done and what type of loads you will be dealing with.
Articulating booms are described as aerial work platforms which utilize many boom sections that hinge or articulate. These equipment provide a maximum reach of 6.25 meters or 21 feet 5 inches to 69 feet 9 inches or 21.26 meters. These models can vary in height between 11.14 meters and 36 feet or 43.15 meters or 141 feet. Usually, articulated boom models are classified by platform height and by horizontal reach.
To access work places over barriers and obstacles including equipment or shelving, the articulating booms are usually utilized. They have less horizontal outreach than telescopic booms, but the articulating booms offer better positioning and greater versatility. This allows better access for overhead work areas from tight areas and from aisles. Throughout the variety of articulating booms, most of them could hold weight capacities of up to 500 lbs. or 227 kg. These equipment could easily raise 2 operators and their tools and at times extra materials.
Similar to scissor lifts, the rough terrain and industrial articulating booms are usually outfitted with non-marking tires and are intended for indoor use. The majority of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels such as liquid propane gas or LPG or DC electric power for their industrial units. AC drive system technology is popular in industrial forklifts, though it is new to the market of aerial work platforms. This technology combines DC batteries together with 3-phase AC drive motors for more continuous control of turning, braking and drive speed and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain units are specifically designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features such as diesel engines, lug-tread tires, 4-wheel drive and an oscillating axle, these specialized items are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty add-ons are what make these machines able to withstand the rough settings they work in.