What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment that is used in numerous applications from construction to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also known as knuckle boom lifts. These machines are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects as well as upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts can work at heights from 46 to 86 feet. Unlike articulating lifts, these ones do not contain elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas which can be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and available in electrical models. These specific types of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this specific model offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is known for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, which is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These equipment are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.