Many workplace applications will require more reach than the normal task. The articulating and telescopic booms is a great alternative for these specific situations. Electric or engine powered or bi-energy booms are great for outdoor, indoor or rough-terrain 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 cargo you would be dealing with and what types of capacities you will need to get the job done.
As aerial work platforms, the articulating booms use many boom sections which hinge or articulate. 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 models could vary in height between 11.14 meters and 36 feet or 43.15 meters or 141 feet. Articulated boom units are often classified by platform height and by horizontal reach.
To access work places over barriers and obstacles like machines 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 allows better access for overhead work areas from aisles and from congested places. Throughout the range of articulating booms, the majority of them can hold weight capacities of up to 500 lbs. or 227 kilograms. These machines can easily raise 2 operators and their tools and at times extra supplies.
Like scissor lifts, the industrial and rough terrain articulating booms are usually outfitted with non-marking tires and are made for indoor use. Most of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels like DC electric power or LPG or liquid propane gas for their industrial models. AC drive system technology is popular in industrial forklifts, though it is new to the aerial work platforms market. This technology combines 3-phase AC drive motors with DC batteries for more continuous control of turning, braking and drive speed and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain units are particularly designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features like diesel engines, lug-tread tires, 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 operate in.