Knuckle Boom Crane
Knuckle boom cranes have been really popular within Europe, since they have a lot of narrow roads. There are much greater limitations on trucks within Europe than there are in North America also.
Knuckle boom cranes have taken some time to break into the material handling market in North America, but now, more business owners and more contractors are familiar with the advantages of utilizing knuckle boom cranes and hence, the demand for this specific kind of equipment has significantly increased.
Benefits of Knuckle Boom Technology
The articulated crane or knuckle boom is looks somewhat similar to a standard crane. The main distinction is that similar to a finger, the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, hence the name. This particular equipment extends a long way but is could also fold down to a compact size. These are some of the benefits of using a knuckle boom over a stiff-boom or telescopic crane.
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Because it is more compact and lighter to run, the knuckle boom provides a lower profile and an increased payload. In order to transport loads farther, a stiff-boom crane has to be extended higher. A knuckle boom offers horizontal extensions which allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
Before, there were a lot of jobs that used to require a telescopic crane. These tasks are capable of being done now with an articulated crane due to the long reaches that compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past 10 years. Several models can extend as long as 92 feet or 28 meters and even higher.
The accurate control the operators have over their load is among the major advantages of the knuckle boom crane. Because the loads could be placed exactly where they are needed, on the ground or on the roof or on higher floors of buildings, much greater efficiency is attained. Last of all, knuckle boom crane are easy to maneuver around difficult obstacles on a jobsite and thus, are extremely versatile.