The boom lift would have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting people or materials. These machinery are commonly used in utility applications and in the construction business. 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 telescopic booms and articulating booms could be self-contained with their own drive trains, or could be mounted on trailers or vehicles. Some models use wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom which incorporated into the equipment. These boom lifts are really simple to maneuver all over a construction site due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Analyzing certain features and product specifications is key in choosing the correct boom to suit your specific requirements. For instance, the load or lift capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to think about. The power system options and the different platform styles are other essential features to take into consideration.
Most boom lift platforms are made from steel. They normally consist of a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift designs provide tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform and the front of the platform. Platform accessories comprise travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. Tool trays and work lights are also available. In terms of power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator may be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, depending on the model.
In terms of potential features, engine options and tire types, boom lift units differ greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with foam or air, for instance and they can be categorized as non-marking. There are available models that are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift can utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These machinery can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories such as: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are numerous styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for particular settings.