What Precisely Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from construction applications to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term utilized for articulating boom lifts. These equipment are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with multiple 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
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 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 could negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and offered in electrical models. These specific types of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made 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 which is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this particular model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is popular for its positive traction for extreme terrains. Many of their machines provide axle based 4WD. These machinery are known for having a dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential unlock and lock switch. This allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.