Boom lifts usually use an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for lifting people or materials. These machinery are usually utilized in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. The boom lifts fall under the "aerial equipment" category.
Straight or telescopic booms work to increase the height of operation since it extends in length. Articulating booms are also made to raised, but will have an arm that could reach elevated locations or a work platform. Both telescopic booms and articulating booms can be mounted on trailers or vehicles or can be self-contained with their own drive trains. Some models use wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
The telehandler has a telescopic boom which incorporated into the equipment. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver all over a construction location due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the proper boom to suit your specific requirements means analyzing particular features and product specifications. For example, the working height, the lift or load capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to consider. The various platform designs as well as the power system options are other essential features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and would often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Several boom lift styles provide tri-entry features that provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform as well as the front of the platform. Platform accessories include travel alarms, welder leads, additional railings and air lines. Tool trays and work lights are available too. In terms of power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to enable welding operations. The generator could be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, depending on the model.
Boom lift models vary greatly, in terms of potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either foam or air. There are units available that are outfitted with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift may use gasoline or diesel fuel. These machinery can be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package often comes with accessories including: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are many different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for particular environments.