Many workplace applications would need more reach than the normal task. The telescopic and articulating booms is a good alternative for these specific situations. Engine-powered or bi-energy or electric booms are ideal for indoor, rough terrain or outdoor applications, so technically, there is a suitable boom lift available for each type of task. Just take the time to figure out what type of loads you would 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 many boom parts which hinge or articulate. These machines provide a maximum reach of 6.25 meters or 21 feet 5 inches to 21.26 meters or 69 feet 9 inches. These models can vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 141 feet or 43.15 meters. Usually, articulated boom units are classified by horizontal reach and by platform height.
Articulating booms are usually used to access work places over obstacles and barriers including equipment or shelving. Compared to telescopic booms, they have less horizontal outreach, the articulating booms offer better up and over positioning and greater versatility. This allows better access for overhead work places from aisles and from congested places. Throughout the range of articulating booms, the majority of them are able to hold weight capacities of up to 500 lbs. or 227 kg. These equipment could easily lift 2 operators and their tools and sometimes extra materials.
Similar to scissor lifts, the industrial and rough terrain articulating booms are often equipped with non-marking tires and are intended for indoor use. Most of articulated boom manufacturers use clean burning fuels like for example LPG or liquid propane gas or DC electric power for their industrial models. AC drive system technology is common in industrial forklifts, though it is new to the market of aerial work platforms. This technology combines DC batteries with 3-phase AC drive motors for more continuous control of turning, braking and drive speed and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain units are specifically engineered to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features like diesel engines, lug-tread tires, 4-wheel drive and an oscillating axle, these specialized things are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty extras are what make these equipment able to withstand the rough environments they operate in.