What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machine which is used in numerous applications from electrical repair to construction. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These machinery are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects as well as upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which ranges from 46 to 86 feet. Not like 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 that could be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are convenient for indoor use, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their reliable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which 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 recognized for providing extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery 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 lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.