The boom lift will have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting individuals or supplies. These machines are commonly used in utility applications and in the construction business. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic booms are known to have a straight arm which increases in height and extends in length. Moreover, articulating booms are made to be raised, but offer a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated location or work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on trailers or vehicles or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Some units use 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 easy to maneuver all around a construction location due to their design being outfitted with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the right boom to meet your particular requirements means analyzing certain product specifications and features. For example, the width horizontal reach, working height and the lift or load capacity are basic measurements to consider. The different platform designs as well as the power system options are other important features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are usually made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift styles provide tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories consist of travel alarms, welder leads, additional railings and air lines. Work lights and tool trays are also available. 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 tire types. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either foam or air. There are available models which are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift could use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machinery could be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories like: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are numerous extra features and styles available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for specific environments.