Many workplace applications would require more reach than the regular task. The articulating and telescopic booms is a good alternative for these particular instances. Bi-energy or electric or engine-powered booms are ideal for rough terrain, outdoor or indoor applications, so technically, there is a suitable boom lift available for each kind of task. Just take the time to figure out what types of capacities you will need to get the task done and what type of cargo you will be dealing with.
As aerial work platforms, the articulating booms utilize multiple boom sections which hinge or articulate. These machinery offer a maximum reach of 21 feet 5 inches or 6.25 meters to 69 feet 9 inches or 21.26 meters. These units can vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 141 feet or 43.15 meters. Usually, articulated boom models are classified by platform height and by horizontal reach.
Articulating booms are usually utilized to access work areas over barriers and obstacles such as machinery or shelving. Compared to telescopic booms, they have less horizontal outreach, the articulating booms provide better up and over positioning and greater versatility. This allows better access for overhead work areas from aisles and from tight places. Throughout the variety of articulating booms, most of them could hold weight capacities of up to 227 kg or 500 pounds. These machinery can easily raise 2 operators and their tools and at times extra supplies.
Similar to scissor lifts, the industrial and rough terrain articulating booms are usually equipped with non-marking tires and are made for indoor operation. Most of articulated boom manufacturers use clean burning fuels like DC electric power or LPG or liquid propane gas for their industrial units. AC drive system technology is popular in industrial forklifts, though it is new to the aerial work platforms market. 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 designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features such as diesel engines, lug-tread tires, an oscillating axle and 4-wheel drive, these specialized items are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty extras are what really make these equipment able to withstand the rough environments they work in.