What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery that is used in various applications from construction to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These equipment can 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 in addition to upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which ranges from 46 to eighty six 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. These specific types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model provides zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is well known for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their equipment offer axle based 4WD. These machines are known for having a dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, 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 ground.