The boom lift will have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of lifting people or materials. These equipment are usually used in utility applications and in the construction business. 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. In addition, 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 articulating booms and telescopic booms could be self-contained with their own drive trains, or could be mounted on vehicles or trailers. Several models utilize wheels, while other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms which incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being equipped with drive trains and wheels.
Analyzing certain features and product specifications is key in choosing the proper boom to suit your particular needs. For example, the width horizontal reach, working height and the load or lift capacity are standard measurements to consider. The different platform designs as well as the power system options are other essential features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are usually made from steel, and would often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Some boom lift styles offer tri-entry features which provide sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform and the front of the platform. Platform accessories comprise travel alarms, welder leads, air lines and additional railings. Tool trays and work lights are available too. In terms of power options, several units are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator may be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the unit.
Boom lift units vary greatly, in terms of engine options, potential features and tire types. The boom lifts tires could be filled with either foam or air. There are models available which are equipped with rubber tires too. The engine on a boom lift can use gasoline or diesel fuel. These equipment could be equipped with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories like: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are a lot of different styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for particular settings.