What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment which is used in a many different applications from construction to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term used for articulating 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 objects and outwards as well as upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height that ranges from 46 to eighty six 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 are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are convenient for indoor use, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this particular model provides zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is known for offering positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, 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.