What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machine that is utilized in various applications from construction to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These equipment could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a large boom or arm with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things in addition to upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
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 that can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are convenient for indoor use, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for using many of their dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. A lot of their equipment offer axle based 4WD. These machines 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 terrain.