What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery that is utilized in various applications from construction to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These machinery can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular 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 outwards and over things in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges from 46 to eighty six 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 articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and offered in electrical models. These specific types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this specific model offers zero tail swing also.
Skyjack is recognized for providing extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery are known for having a dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, 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.