The boom lift would have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of raising individuals or materials. These equipment are usually utilized in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Straight or telescopic booms work to increase the height of operation since it extends in length. Articulating booms are also made to raised, but will have an arm that could reach elevated locations or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on trailers or vehicles or could be self-contained with their own drive trains. Some models utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom which incorporated into the equipment. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver all over a construction site due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Analyzing specific features and product specifications is vital in choosing the proper boom to meet your specific requirements. For instance, the load or lift capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to consider. The different platform styles and the power system options are other essential features to consider.
Most boom lift platforms are made from steel. They usually comprise a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift styles offer tri-entry features which provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform and the front of the platform. Platform accessories include welder leads, travel alarms, air lines and additional railings. Tool trays and work lights are also available. In terms of power options, several units are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator can be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift units vary greatly, in terms of potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either foam or air. There are units available that are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift could utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These machinery could be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories including: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are a lot of different available styles and extra features for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for specific settings.