The boom lift will have an articulating arm or a telescopic boom for the purpose of lifting people or supplies. These equipment are usually used in utility applications as well as in the construction industry. 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. As well, 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 articulating booms and telescopic booms can be self-contained with their own drive trains, or could be mounted on trailers or vehicles. Several units utilize wheels, whilst other designs have stabilizing tracks or legs.
Telehandlers are telescopic booms that incorporate a full vehicle into their design structure. These boom lifts are very easy to maneuver all around a construction site due to their design being equipped with wheels and drive trains.
Analyzing certain features and product specifications is key in choosing the correct boom to meet your particular needs. For example, the working height, the lift or load capacity and the width horizontal reach are standard measurements to consider. The different platform styles and the power system options are other essential features to consider.
Most boom lift platforms are made from steel. They generally comprise a swing gate for walk-in access or a sliding, mid-rail gate. Some boom lift designs offer tri-entry features which offer sliding mid-rail entrances on both ends of the platform and the front of the platform. Platform accessories comprise air lines, additional railings, travel alarms and welder leads. Tool trays and work lights are also available. When it comes to power options, several models are available with 3-phase AC generator to allow welding operations. The generator can be hydraulic-driven or belt-driven, depending on the unit.
Boom lift units differ greatly, in terms of potential features, engine options and types of tires. The boom lifts tires can be filled with either foam or air. There are available units that are equipped with rubber tires as well. The engine on a boom lift can utilize gasoline or diesel fuel. These machines may be outfitted with a cold-weather package. This package often 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 ensure they are suitable for certain settings.