The boom lift would have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of lifting people or supplies. These machines are commonly used in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic booms are known to have a straight arm that increases in height and extends in length. As well, articulating booms are designed to be raised, but provide a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated location or work platform. Both articulating booms and telescopic booms can be mounted on trailers or vehicles or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several models utilize wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms which 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 equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to suit your specific needs means analyzing certain product specifications and features. Like for instance, the width horizontal reach, working height and the lift or load capacity are standard measurements to consider. The different platform designs and the power system options are other essential features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Some boom lift styles offer 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 welder leads, travel alarms, air lines and additional railings. Tool trays and work lights are also available. When it comes to power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator could be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, depending on the model.
When it comes to engine options, potential features and tire types, boom lift models vary greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with air or foam, for instance and they can be categorized as non-marking. There are units available that are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift could utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These machines can be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories such as: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are a lot of different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for certain environments.