The boom lift will have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting individuals or materials. These equipment are commonly used in the construction industry as well as in utility applications. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Straight or telescopic booms work to increase the height of operation as it extends in length. Articulating booms are also made to raised, but will have an arm that can reach elevated places or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms could be self-contained with their own drive trains, or can be mounted on vehicles or trailers. Several units utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom which incorporated into the machine. These boom lifts are really simple to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being outfitted with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to suit your particular needs means analyzing particular features and product specifications. For example, the width horizontal reach, working height and the load or lift capacity are standard measurements to think about. The power system options and the various platform styles are other important features to consider.
The majority of boom lift platforms are made from steel. They normally comprise 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 both ends of the platform as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories include air lines, additional railings, travel alarms and welder leads. Tool trays and work lights are available too. When it comes to power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator may be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, depending on the model.
Boom lift units differ greatly, when it comes to potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires could be filled with either air or foam. There are available models which are outfitted with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift can use diesel fuel or gasoline. These machines may be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories such as: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are numerous available styles and extra features for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for specific settings.