There are several applications that require a lot more reach than the average job. For these instances, the ever-growing variety of articulating and telescopic booms is a good alternative. Engine-powered or bi-energy or electric booms are ideal for rough terrain, outdoor or indoor applications, so basically, there is a suitable boom lift available for each and every type of task. Simply take the time to figure out what types of capacities you will require to get the job done and what type of loads you will be handling.
Articulating booms are described as aerial work platforms which use many boom parts that articulate or hinge. These machines offer 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 11.14 meters and 36 feet or 141 feet or 43.15 meters. Usually, articulated boom units are classified by horizontal reach and by platform height.
In order to access work areas over barriers and obstacles including machines or shelving, the articulating booms are usually used. They have less horizontal outreach than telescopic booms, but the articulating booms provide better positioning and greater versatility. This allows better access for overhead work areas from congested areas and from aisles. Throughout the range of articulating booms, most of them can hold weight capacities of up to 227 kilograms or 500 pounds. These equipment are able to easily raise 2 operators and their tools and at times extra materials.
Similar to scissor lifts, the rough terrain and industrial articulating booms are often outfitted with non-marking tires and are made for indoor use. The majority of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels like LPG or liquid propane gas or DC electric power for their industrial models. AC drive system technology is popular in industrial forklifts, although it is new to the aerial work platforms market. This technology combines 3-phase AC drive motors with DC batteries for more continuous control of turning, braking and drive speed and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain models are particularly engineered to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features like lug-tread tires, diesel engines, 4-wheel drive and an oscillating axle, these specialized things are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty extras are what make these machinery able to withstand the rough environments they work in.