The boom lift would have a telescopic extension or an articulating arm for the purpose of raising 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. Furthermore, articulating booms are designed to be raised, but offer a multi-piece arm for the ability of reaching an elevated place 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. Several units 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 very easy to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Choosing the proper boom to suit your specific requirements means analyzing specific features and product specifications. For instance, the width horizontal reach, working height and the load or lift capacity are standard measurements to consider. The various platform designs as well as the power system options are other vital features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a mid-rail, sliding gate. Some boom lift designs offer tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform as well as both ends of the platform. Platform accessories consist of additional railings, air lines, travel alarms and welder leads. Tool trays and work lights are available as well. When it comes to power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator could be belt-driven or hydraulic-driven, which depends on the model.
Boom lift models differ greatly, when it comes to 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 could utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These equipment could be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package normally comes with accessories such as: a battery blanket and synthetic motor oil. There are numerous styles and extra features available for boom lifts in order to ensure they are suitable for particular settings.