There are some applications which need much more reach than the usual job. For these instances, the ever-growing variety of articulating and telescopic booms is a great option. Electric or engine powered or bi-energy booms are ideal for indoor, rough terrain or outdoor applications, so technically, there is a suitable boom lift available for each kind of task. Simply take the time to figure out what types of capacities you would require to get the job done and what kind of loads you would be dealing with.
Articulating booms are described as aerial work platforms which utilize multiple boom sections which hinge or articulate. These machinery provide a maximum reach of 6.25 meters or 21 feet 5 inches to 21.26 meters or 69 feet 9 inches. These models can vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 141 feet or 43.15 meters. Normally, articulated boom units are classified by horizontal reach and by platform height.
Articulating booms are normally used to access work places over barriers and obstacles such as machines or shelving. Compared to telescopic booms, they have less horizontal outreach, the articulating booms provide better up and over positioning and greater versatility. This enables better access for overhead work areas from congested places and from aisles. Throughout the range of articulating booms, the majority of them could hold weight capacities of as much as 227 kilograms or 500 pounds. These equipment could easily raise 2 operators and their tools and at times extra supplies.
Similar to scissor lifts, the rough terrain and industrial articulating booms are normally equipped with non-marking tires and are intended for indoor operation. The majority of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels such as LPG or liquid propane gas or DC electric power for their industrial models. AC drive system technology is common in industrial forklifts, though it is new to the aerial work platforms market. This technology combines 3-phase AC drive motors with DC batteries for more braking and drive speed, continuous control of turning and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain units are particularly designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features like diesel engines, lug-tread tires, 4-wheel drive and an oscillating axle, these specialized items are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty extras are what make these machinery able to withstand the rough settings they work in.