What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment which is used in various applications from electrical repair to construction. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term for articulating boom lifts. These equipment could 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 that allow the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards 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 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 design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are convenient for indoor application, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These particular types of lifts are ideal 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 provides 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 particular model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is known for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, that 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. 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 ground.