What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery which is utilized in various applications from electrical repair to construction. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These equipment can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both straight or telescoping boom lifts could work at heights 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 objects and obstacles. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor use and offered 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 reliable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ offers 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 model provides zero tail swing as well.
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 reliable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Additionally, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential unlock and lock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.