There are several applications that need a lot more reach than the average job. For these instances, the ever-growing range of articulating and telescopic booms is a good alternative. Engine-powered or bi-energy or electric booms are ideal for indoor, rough terrain or outdoor applications, so basically, there is a suitable boom lift available for every type of job. Simply take the time to figure out what type of loads you will be dealing with and what kinds of capacities you will require to get the job done.
Articulating booms are described as aerial work platforms that utilize multiple boom sections which articulate or hinge. These machinery offer a maximum reach of 21 feet 5 inches or 6.25 meters to 21.26 meters or 69 feet 9 inches. These units can vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 141 feet or 43.15 meters. Articulated boom models are usually classified by horizontal reach and by platform height.
In order to access work areas over barriers and obstacles like machinery or shelving, the articulating booms are usually used. They have less horizontal outreach compared to telescopic booms, but the articulating booms provide better positioning and greater versatility. This enables better access for overhead work areas from aisles and from congested areas. Throughout the variety of articulating booms, the majority of them can hold weight capacities of as much as 500 lbs. or 227 kilograms. These machines can lift 2 operators and their tools easilyand at times extra materials.
There are both rough terrain and industrial articulating booms, similar to scissor lifts. Industrial units are often outfitted with non-marking tires and are made for indoor application. The majority of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels like DC electric power or liquid propane gas or LPG for their industrial models. AC drive system technology is popular in industrial forklifts, although it is new to the aerial work platforms market. This technology combines DC batteries together with 3-phase AC drive motors for more braking and drive speed, continuous control of turning and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain units are specifically designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features such as lug-tread tires, diesel engines, 4-wheel drive and an oscillating axle, these specialized things are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty add-ons are what make these machinery able to withstand the rough settings they work in.