What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery that is utilized in numerous applications from construction to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These machinery 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 allow the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height which ranges from 46 to 86 feet. Unlike articulating lifts, these ones do not have elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas which could 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, offered in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific 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 efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this specific model provides zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is recognized for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. 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 lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.