A knuckle boom crane looks similar to a regular crane. The main distinction is that the boom is capable of folding back similar to a finger because the boom articulates at the "knuckle" near the center. This allows the equipment to be able to transform into a compact size for maneuvering and storage.
Knuckle boom crane arms are quite a little lighter compared to boom truck cranes. These crane arms are made to enable more payloads to be carried on the back of the vehicle it is mounted on. Nearly all knuckle boom cranes are mounted behind the cab. This leaves the entire bed of the truck empty.
Smaller kinds of knuckle boom cranes can be utilized without a certified crane operator, if the load capacity of the equipment is less than 15,000 lbs. or if the boom's maximum length is less than 25 feet long.
Control systems for these cranes are normally different. Some could control from the ground, radio remote control, stand up and seated control. The radio remote systems are capable of running the crane and starting it. Moreover, a lot of models come outfitted with a computer readout system that provides system readouts at once reporting if the crane is overloaded or not.
Personnel Lifts
Snorkel Personnel Lifts are designed for facilities maintenance professionals and contractors. These lifts are portable, inexpensive, lightweight work platforms made for interior use. The patented Girder Lock mast design by Snorkel provides excellent reach and superb stability. This system, used in the UL Series, provides excellent lift capacity.
The Snorkel PAM Series and UL Series Personnel lifts have been designed and built in order to be easy for one individual to utilize. These equipment are easy to transport. They could easily be pushed into position smoothly and pass through a standard sized doorway. These lifts could be erected in minutes and could provide working heights of up to 46 feet, they really are an effective alternative to scaffold towers.