The boom lift would have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting people or supplies. These machines are commonly used in the construction industry as well as in utility applications. 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. Moreover, articulating booms are made to be raised, but provide a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated location or work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be self-contained with their own drive trains, or can be mounted on trailers or vehicles. Some units use wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms that incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are very easy to maneuver all around a construction location due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to meet your specific requirements means analyzing specific features and product specifications. Like for instance, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to think about. The different platform designs and the power system options are other essential features to consider.
Most boom lift platforms are made from steel. They generally include 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 the front of the platform as well as both ends of the platform. Platform accessories include welder leads, travel alarms, additional railings and air lines. Work lights and tool trays are also available. In terms of power options, some models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator may be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift models differ greatly, in terms of engine options, potential features and tire types. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either foam or air. There are available units which are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift may use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machinery could be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories like for example: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are many different extra features and styles available for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for specific settings.