Boom lifts usually utilize an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for raising people or materials. These machinery are usually used in the construction business and in utility applications. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Telescopic or straight booms work to increase the height of operation as it extends in length. Articulating booms are also made to raised, but will have an arm which could reach elevated places or a work platform. Both articulating booms and telescopic booms can be mounted on vehicles or trailers or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Some units use wheels, whilst 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 simple to maneuver around a construction site due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to meet your particular requirements means analyzing specific product specifications and features. Like for instance, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are basic measurements to consider. The different platform styles and the power system options are other vital features to take into account.
Boom lift platforms are typically made from steel, and would often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift styles offer tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform as well as both ends of the platform. Platform accessories consist of travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. Work lights and tool trays are also available. When it comes to power options, some models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator may be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the model.
When it comes to potential features, engine options and tire types, boom lift units vary greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with foam or air, for example and they could be categorized as non-marking. There are models available which are outfitted with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift could use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machinery could be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories like for example: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are a lot of different extra features and styles available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for specific environments.