What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment which is utilized in various applications from construction to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term utilized for articulating boom lifts. These machines can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height that ranges from forty six 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are convenient for indoor use, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These particular kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their 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 areas, this particular model offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is known for providing positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a reliable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.