There are some applications which require a lot more reach than the regular job. For these instances, the ever-growing variety of telescopic and articulating booms is a great option. Bi-energy or electric or engine-powered booms are ideal for outdoor, indoor or rough-terrain applications, so basically, there is a suitable boom lift available for every type of job. Just take the time to figure out what types of capacities you will need to get the task done and what kind of cargo you would be handling.
As aerial work platforms, the articulating booms utilize many boom parts which articulate or hinge. These machinery offer a maximum reach of 6.25 meters or 21 feet 5 inches to 21.26 meters or 69 feet 9 inches. These units can vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 43.15 meters or 141 feet. Articulated boom models are normally classified by horizontal reach and by platform height.
In order to access work places over barriers and obstacles including machinery or shelving, the articulating booms are usually used. They have less horizontal outreach than telescopic booms, but the articulating booms offer greater versatility and better positioning. This allows better access for overhead work places from congested areas and from aisles. Throughout the variety of articulating booms, most of them are able to hold weight capacities of up to 500 pounds or 227 kilograms. These machinery are able to lift 2 operators and their tools easilyand at times extra supplies.
There are both industrial and rough terrain articulating booms, similar to scissor lifts. Industrial units are usually equipped with non-marking tires and are made for indoor operation. 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, even though it is new to the market of aerial work platforms. This technology combines 3-phase AC drive motors with DC batteries for more drive speed and braking, continuous control of turning and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain models are particularly designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features like 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 extras are what make these equipment able to withstand the rough settings they operate in.