What Precisely Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery that is used in a many different applications from electrical repair to construction. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also known as knuckle boom lifts. These machinery can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a huge arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards as well as upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height which ranges from 46 to eighty six feet. Unlike articulating lifts, these ones do not contain elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas which are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. These particular types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model provides zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their equipment provide axle based 4WD. These equipment are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Additionally, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.