Numerous workplace applications would need more reach than the usual task. The telescopic and articulating booms is a great alternative for these specific instances. Engine-powered or bi-energy or electric booms are great for rough terrain, outdoor or indoor applications, so basically, there is a suitable boom lift available for every type of job. Just take the time to figure out what kind of cargo you would be handling and what kinds of capacities you will need to get the task done.
As aerial work platforms, the articulating booms utilize many boom parts which hinge or articulate. These machinery provide a maximum reach of 21 feet 5 inches or 6.25 meters to 69 feet 9 inches or 21.26 meters. These units could vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 141 feet or 43.15 meters. Usually, articulated boom models are classified by horizontal reach and by platform height.
In order to access work areas over obstacles and barriers including machines or shelving, the articulating booms are normally used. They have less horizontal outreach compared to telescopic booms, but the articulating booms offer greater versatility and better positioning. This enables better access for overhead work places from aisles and from tight areas. Throughout the range of articulating booms, most of them could hold weight capacities of up to 500 lbs. or 227 kilograms. These equipment could easily raise 2 operators and their tools and sometimes extra supplies.
Similar to scissor lifts, the rough terrain and industrial articulating booms are usually equipped with non-marking tires and are intended for indoor use. The majority of articulated boom manufacturers use clean burning fuels such as liquid propane gas or LPG or DC electric power for their industrial models. AC drive system technology is common in industrial forklifts, although it is new to the market of aerial work platforms. This technology combines DC batteries with 3-phase AC drive motors for more braking and drive speed, continuous control of turning and overall energy efficient operation.
The rough terrain models have been engineered specifically to work on rugged work locations. These machines have features such as lug-tread tires, diesel engines, an oscillating axle and 4-wheel drive. These are common specialized things used on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty extras are what really make these machines able to withstand the rough settings they work in.