There are some applications that entail a lot more reach than the regular task. For these instances, the ever-growing range of telescopic and articulating booms is a great alternative. Electric or engine powered or bi-energy booms are ideal for indoor, rough terrain or outdoor applications, so basically, there is a suitable boom lift available for every kind of job. Simply take the time to figure out what kinds of capacities you will need to get the job done and what type of cargo you will be dealing with.
Articulating booms are described as aerial work platforms that utilize multiple boom parts which articulate or hinge. These machines offer a maximum reach of 6.25 meters or 21 feet 5 inches to 69 feet 9 inches or 21.26 meters. These models could vary in height between 11.14 meters and 36 feet or 43.15 meters or 141 feet. Normally, articulated boom units are classified by platform height and by horizontal reach.
To access work areas over barriers and obstacles including equipment 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 enables better access for overhead work places from aisles and from congested places. Throughout the range of articulating booms, most of them are able to hold weight capacities of up to 227 kilograms or 500 pounds. These equipment can easily raise 2 operators and their tools and at times extra supplies.
There are both industrial and rough terrain articulating booms, similar to scissor lifts. Industrial models are normally equipped with non-marking tires and are intended for indoor operation. Most of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels like LPG or liquid propane gas or DC electric power 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 DC batteries together with 3-phase AC drive motors for more continuous control of turning, drive speed and braking and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain models are specifically engineered to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features such as lug-tread tires, diesel engines, an oscillating axle and 4-wheel drive, these specialized things are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty add-ons are what make these machines able to withstand the rough settings they work in.