Telescoping Boom Lifts
Telescopic booms are large industrial machines designed with a straight boom arm that is extendable. The boom is typically situated on a rotating turntable. The telescoping boom lifts are typically utilized for jobs which require tasks to be done at heights which exceed other types of lifts. Like for instance, employees could perform exterior renovations or repairs on buildings of medium height but utilizing these lifts rather than having the extra work of setting up an outside elevator or a pulley system.
The boom lift is only designed to hold one individual. These buckets are better suitable to specific tasks like for instance electrical repair, rather than general maintenance or window washing. These lifts are available with both outdoor and indoor tires and are available in gas or electric configurations.
Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are named for the cross-braces underneath the work platform. These braces squeeze together to be able to push the platform straight up. Because these kinds of equipment should be directly positioned under the work location, compared to boom lifts, these units are way more limited in their use.
The scissor lift typically has a larger platform that enables the operator to control the lift to access a bigger work area when the lift platform is raised off the ground. With scissor lifts, all-terrain capability is less of an issue with these models, since they must sit on flat ground in order to be used. Scissor lifts are ideal for being used for window installation or cladding, as they provide the personnel with the desired mobility; they are also a good option for window cleaning applications or exterior repairs.
Boom Trucks vs. Cranes
The boom truck or cherry picker refers to the utility vehicle normally used to lift workers for various jobs performed at heights. Typically, these trucks have a cab. It is here where the operator sits and operates the machinery. There is a bucket for where the worker can stand in addition to an actuator arm for lifting the boom and a winch for lifting.
Boom trucks take personnel to heights that would normally be inaccessible. The function of cranes is to lift heavy supplies or equipment from one place to another. There are various kinds of cranes which can perform various purposes. Both of these different types of machinery excel at different tasks and are great for particular applications and finishing particular tasks.