Articulating man lifts are the perfect choice when reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, equipment and machinery. These machinery can reach high places that are not accessed easily by a straight or telescopic boom lift.
What Precisely Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
The cherry picker or articulated boom lift is hydraulically powered lift that can easily access, elevated areas above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the operator from a panel which is situated in the bucket.
Design
The various parts of the articulated boom enable it to travel in different directions. Like for instance, a boom lift can travel both horizontally and vertically, as opposed to a scissor lift, which could just travel vertically. The boom lift can easily reach over big obstacles by being able to travel in opposing directions. This boom is supported by and attached to a grounded vehicle.
Use
Construction crews and window fitters use boom lifts for is stable and strong platform on which to stand when working on the outsides of buildings. Tree surgeons and lamppost engineers as well as firefighters utilize boom lifts regularly.
Availability
For boom lifts, there are specialty lift manufacturers making a wide variety of models. These machinery are sometimes offered for short-term use from companies who rent industrial machinery. Electric Man lifts are utilized mostly on indoor applications and slab. Their narrow chassis design provides easy access in tight places. The Engine-Drive Man lifts provide 2 various fuel options. These include propane and gas duel fuel options and diesel fuel. For applications in congested areas, the minimal tail-swing provides incredible maneuverability.