What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment which is utilized in various applications from construction to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term used for articulating boom lifts. These machines can 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 outwards and over objects in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which ranges from 46 to 86 feet. Unlike 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 use and offered in electrical models. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most reliable 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 areas, this model offers zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. A lot of their machines provide axle based 4WD. These machines are known for having a reliable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, 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 ground.