CareLift Equipment has been engineering and building excellent rough terrain forklifts ever since the year 1962. Each day the company strives to help all their customers reach their goals and deliver value since they know the bottom line is dependability and performance.
Boom lifts are available in 2 general kinds, the straight boom lift and articulated boom lift. These units are often hydraulically powered. Most often straight booms are the great choice for jobs which require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machine is capable of rotating three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom is able to be raised vertically to below horizontal. As the operator could steer and maneuver the vehicle whilst the boom is completely extended, it is a really versatile equipment. These units come in gas, diesel or propane configurations as well as 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive.
The articulated boom lifts are utilized for jobs that require to reach up and over obstacles so as to gain access. These specialized lifts are used for jobs that are not easily carried out by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are almost identical to the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the boom's ability to articulate. There are different articulation points on the boom in order to enable it to bend in a range of different directions allowing it to move easily around any objects in the work site.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers so as to maintain stability while the boom lift is completely extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Proper training is necessary before operating boom lifts in order to guarantee the jobsite, the operator and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for jobs requiring lots of man power to be done in much less time. These machinery have changed the material handling industry and have really increased productivity.