Boom lifts generally utilize an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for raising individuals or materials. These equipment are commonly used in utility applications and in the construction industry. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic booms are known to have a straight arm which increases in height and extends in length. Moreover, articulating booms are made 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 self-contained with their own drive trains, or could be mounted on vehicles or trailers. Several models use 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 wheels and drive trains.
Analyzing certain product specifications and features is vital in choosing the correct boom to suit your particular requirements. For example, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are basic measurements to consider. The different platform styles as well as the power system options are other essential features to take into account.
The majority of boom lift platforms are made from steel. They normally include 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 additional railings, air lines, travel alarms and welder leads. Work lights and tool trays are also available. In terms of power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator can be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift units differ greatly, in terms of potential features, engine options and tire types. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either foam or air. There are available units which are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift can utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These machinery may be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories such as: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are many different available styles and extra features for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for certain settings.