What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment that is used in a many different applications from electrical repair to construction. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These machinery could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a big arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards as well as upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 feet. Not like 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 can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and available in electrical models. These specific kinds of lifts are ideal 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 which is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is recognized for providing positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. Additionally, 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 terrain.