What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery that is used in numerous applications from electrical repair to construction. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These equipment can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both straight or telescoping boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 feet. Unlike articulating lifts, these ones do not have elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas that could be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are available in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their machinery provide axle based 4WD. These equipment are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.