Boom lifts normally utilize a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for lifting individuals or materials. These equipment are commonly used in the construction business as well as in utility applications. 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. Furthermore, 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 trailers or vehicles or could 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 all over a construction site due to their design being outfitted with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the proper boom to meet your specific requirements means analyzing certain features and product specifications. For example, the working height, the lift or load capacity and the width horizontal reach are basic measurements to think about. The power system options and the different platform designs are other essential 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. Some boom lift designs provide tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform and both ends of the platform. Platform accessories include air lines, additional railings, travel alarms and welder leads. Tool trays and work lights are available too. When it comes to power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator could be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, depending on the model.
Boom lift units differ greatly, when it comes to potential features, engine options and tire types. The boom lifts tires could be filled with either foam or air. There are models available that are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift could use diesel fuel or gasoline. These equipment can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories like: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are a lot of different available styles and extra features for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for certain environments.