There are some applications which require much more reach than the regular task. For these instances, the ever-growing variety of articulating and telescopic booms is a great option. Engine-powered or bi-energy or electric booms are ideal for rough terrain, outdoor or indoor use, so technically, there is a suitable boom lift available for every type of task. Simply take the time to figure out what kind of cargo you will be handling and what types of capacities you will need to get the job done.
Articulating booms are described as aerial work platforms which utilize multiple boom sections which hinge or articulate. These machines provide a maximum reach of 6.25 meters or 21 feet 5 inches to 69 feet 9 inches or 21.26 meters. These units can vary in height between 11.14 meters and 36 feet or 43.15 meters or 141 feet. Articulated boom models are usually classified by platform height and by horizontal reach.
To access work areas over barriers and obstacles including machinery or shelving, the articulating booms are often utilized. They have less horizontal outreach than telescopic booms, but the articulating booms provide better positioning and greater versatility. This enables better access for overhead work places from aisles and from tight places. Throughout the range of articulating booms, most of them can hold weight capacities of up to 500 lbs. or 227 kg. These machinery could easily raise 2 operators and their tools and sometimes extra supplies.
There are both rough terrain and industrial articulating booms, similar to scissor lifts. Industrial units are usually equipped with non-marking tires and are made for indoor operation. Most of articulated boom manufacturers utilize clean burning fuels such as LPG or liquid propane gas or DC electric power for their industrial units. AC drive system technology is common in industrial forklifts, although it is new to the aerial work platforms market. This technology combines DC batteries together with 3-phase AC drive motors for more drive speed and braking, continuous control of turning and overall energy efficient operation.
The rough terrain units have been engineered specifically to work on rugged work sites. These equipment have features like diesel engines, lug-tread tires, an oscillating axle and 4-wheel drive. These are common specialized items used on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty add-ons are what make these machines able to withstand the rough environments they work in.