The knuckle boom crane is quite like a standard crane with one key distinction. The boom could fold back similar to a finger. In essence, the boom articulates at the "knuckle" near the center. This enables the equipment to be able to transform into a compact size for maneuvering and storage.
Normally, the arm on a knuckle boom crane is somewhat a little lighter than boom truck cranes. The crane arm is designed to allow more payloads to be carried on the back of the mounted vehicle. Most knuckle boom cranes are mounted at the back of the cab. This leaves the entire bed of the truck empty.
Interestingly enough, smaller kinds of knuckle boom cranes could be utilized without a certified crane operator, so long as the maximum capacity is less than 15,000 pounds or if the maximum boom length is less than 25 feet long.
There are various types of control systems for the cranes. Like for example, there is radio remote control, control from the ground, stand up and seated control. The radio remote systems are capable of running the crane and starting it. Furthermore, numerous models come equipped with a computer readout system which provides system readouts at once reporting if the crane is overloaded or not.
Personnel Lifts
Personnel lifts designed by Snorkel have been made to help maintenance professionals and contractors perform jobs at elevated heights. These lifts are portable, affordable, lightweight work platforms made for interior use. The patented Girder Lock mast design by Snorkel delivers excellent reach and superb stability. This system, used in the UL Series, offers great lift capacity.
The Snorkel UL Series Personnel and PAM Series lifts have been built and designed in order to be easy for one person to use. These machines could be transported easily. They can easily pass through a standard sized doorway and be pushed smoothly into position. These lifts could be erected in minutes and being able to provide working heights of up to 46 feet, they are an effective alternative to scaffold towers.