Boom lifts normally use a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for lifting individuals or supplies. These machinery are usually 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 extends in length and increases in height. Moreover, articulating booms are designed to be raised, but offer a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated location or work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on vehicles or trailers or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several units use wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms which incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are very easy to maneuver all over a construction site due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the right boom to meet your particular requirements means analyzing certain product specifications and features. For instance, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to consider. The power system options as well as the various platform styles are other important features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift styles offer tri-entry features which provide sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform and both ends of the platform. Platform accessories include air lines, additional railings, welder leads and travel alarms. Tool trays and work lights are available too. When it comes to power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator could be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, which depends on the unit.
In terms of engine options, potential features and tire types, boom lift units differ greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with air or foam, for example and they could be categorized as non-marking. There are units available which are outfitted with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift can use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machines can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories like for instance: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are many different available styles and extra features for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for specific settings.