What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery that is utilized in various applications from construction to electrical repair. 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 are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a large arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards 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 have elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas that are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are convenient for indoor use, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific types of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built 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 which is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is recognized for offering 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 rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, 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 ground.