When reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, machinery and equipment, articulating man lifts are the ideal alternative. These machines could reach elevated places which are not accessed easily by a telescopic or straight boom lift.
What Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
The articulating boom lift or cherry picker is hydraulically powered lift that could easily access, elevated places above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the operator from a panel that is located in the bucket.
Design
The articulated boom components allow the equipment to travel in different directions. For instance, a boom lift can travel both vertically and horizontally, as opposed to a scissor lift, which can only travel vertically. The boom lift can easily reach over large obstacles by being able to travel in opposing directions. This boom is supported by and attached to a grounded vehicle.
Use
Window fitters and construction crews use boom lifts for is stable and strong platform on which to stand when working on the outsides of buildings. Tree surgeons and lamppost engineers as well as firefighters utilize boom lifts regularly.
Availability
For boom lifts, there are specialty lift manufacturers making a wide variety of models. These machinery are sometimes available for short-term use from companies who rent industrial machines. Electric Man lifts are utilized mainly on slab and indoor applications. Their narrow chassis design provides easy access in tight places. The Engine-Drive Man lifts offer 2 various fuel alternatives. These include diesel fuel and gas and propane duel fuel options. For applications in tight areas, the minimal tail-swing provides amazing maneuverability.