Telescoping Boom Lifts
Telescopic booms are large industrial machines designed with a straight boom arm that is extendable. The boom is usually located on a rotating turntable. The telescoping boom lifts are normally utilized for jobs that need tasks to be performed at heights which exceed other kinds of lifts. Like for example, workers are able to perform exterior renovations or repairs on medium sized buildings but using these lifts rather than having the extra work of setting up a pulley system or an outside elevator.
The bucket of the boom lift generally just holds one employee. These buckets are better suitable to specific jobs like for instance electrical repair, rather than window washing or general maintenance. These lifts are available in gas or electric configurations and are offered with both indoor and outdoor tires.
Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are named for the cross-braces under the work platform. These braces squeeze together to be able to push the platform straight up. Since these units should be positioned directly under the work site, these units are way more limited in their use compared to boom lifts.
The scissor lift normally has a larger platform that allows the operator to control the lift to access a bigger work area once the lift platform is raised off the ground. With scissor lifts, all-terrain capability is less of an issue with these models, as they should sit on flat ground in order to be used. Scissor lifts are ideal for being used for window installation or cladding, because they provide the employees with the desired mobility; they are also a great alternative for exterior repairs or window cleaning applications.
Boom Trucks vs. Cranes
The boom truck or cherry picker refers to the utility vehicle often utilized to raise employees for various jobs done at heights. Typically, these types of trucks have a cab. It is here where the operator sits and operates the machine. There is a bucket for where the worker could stand as well as an actuator arm for raising the boom and a winch for carrying.
Cherry pickers could lift employees up to heights which were previously inaccessible. The cranes function is to raise both heavy supplies and equipment for one location to another. There are different kinds of cranes which can carry out a variety of purposes. Both of these different types of equipment excel at various jobs and are great for certain applications and accomplishing certain jobs.