The boom lift will have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of raising people or supplies. These equipment are usually used in the construction business as well as in utility applications. The boom lifts are classed in 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 would have an arm that can reach elevated locations or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms could be mounted on vehicles or trailers or could be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several models utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms that incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver all over a construction location due to their design being outfitted with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to suit your particular requirements means analyzing certain features and product specifications. Like for instance, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to consider. The power system options as well as the various platform styles are other important features to take into account.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and would often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift styles offer tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform as well as both ends of the platform. Platform accessories consist of additional railings, air lines, travel alarms and welder leads. Tool trays and work lights are also available. When it comes to power options, some models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator could be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, depending on the unit.
Boom lift units differ greatly, when it comes to potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either air or foam. There are models available that are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift could use diesel fuel or gasoline. These machines can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories such as: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are many different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for particular settings.