What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment that is utilized in numerous applications from electrical repair to construction. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term for articulating boom lifts. These machinery could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a huge boom or arm with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things as well as upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and available in electrical models. These particular 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 that is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is recognized for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, which is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, 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.