The boom lift would have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of raising individuals or materials. These equipment are usually used in the construction business and in utility applications. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Straight or telescopic booms work to increase the height of operation as it extends in length. Articulating booms are also designed to raised, but will have an arm which can reach elevated places or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms could be mounted on vehicles or trailers or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several units utilize wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom that incorporated into the machine. These boom lifts are simple to maneuver around a construction site due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Analyzing certain product specifications and features is vital in choosing the correct boom to suit your specific needs. For example, the lift or load capacity, the width horizontal reach and the working height are standard measurements to consider. The power system options and the different platform styles are other essential features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are typically made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Several boom lift styles offer tri-entry features that offer sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories comprise travel alarms, welder leads, additional railings and air lines. Work lights and tool trays are available as well. In terms of power options, several units are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator can be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the unit.
When it comes to engine options, potential features and types of tires, boom lift units vary 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 units available that are outfitted with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift can use gasoline or diesel fuel. These equipment could be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories including: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are numerous available styles and extra features for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for specific environments.