The boom lift would have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of raising people or materials. These machines are normally 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 made 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 vehicles or trailers or could be self-contained with their own drive trains. Several models use wheels, while other designs have stabilizing legs or tracks.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms that incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are easy to maneuver around a construction location due to their design being outfitted with drive trains and wheels.
Choosing the right boom to suit your particular needs means analyzing certain features and product specifications. Like for example, the working height, the load or lift capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to consider. The power system options as well as the various platform designs are other essential features to consider.
Boom lift platforms are normally made from steel, and will often have a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Some boom lift designs offer tri-entry features that offer sliding mid-rail entrances on the front of the platform and both ends of the platform. Platform accessories include travel alarms, welder leads, additional railings and air lines. Work lights and tool trays are also available. In terms of power options, some units are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator can be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, depending on the model.
In terms of potential features, engine options and types of tires, boom lift models differ greatly. The tires on a boom lift could be filled with air or foam, for example and they can be categorized as non-marking. There are models available that are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift may utilize diesel fuel or gasoline. These equipment can be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package usually comes with accessories such as: asynthetic motor oil and a battery blanket. There are numerous extra features and styles available for boom lifts in order to guarantee they are suitable for particular settings.