The knuckle boom crane is quite like a typical crane with one main distinction. The boom could fold back like a finger. In essence, the boom articulates at the "knuckle" near the center. This enables the machinery to be able to transform into a compact size for storage and maneuvering.
Typically, the arm on a knuckle boom crane is quite a bit lighter compared to boom truck cranes. The crane arm is designed to enable more payloads to be lifted on the back of the mounted vehicle. Most knuckle boom cranes are mounted at the back of the cab. This leaves the entire bed of the truck empty.
Smaller kinds of knuckle boom cranes could be used without a licensed crane operator, if the load capacity of the machinery 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 usually different. Some can control from the ground, radio remote control, seated and stand up control. The radio remote systems could operate the crane as well as starting it. Moreover, numerous models come outfitted with a computer readout system which immediately provides system readouts reporting if the crane is overloaded or not.
Personnel Lifts
Snorkel Personnel Lifts are designed for facilities maintenance professionals and contractors. These lifts are lightweight, portable, affordable work platforms made to be utilized indoor. 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.
Snorkel's PAM Series and UL Series Personnel lifts are made so that just one individual is required to operate the equipment. These machinery could be transported easily. They could easily be pushed smoothly into position and pass through a regular sized doorway. These lifts are capable of being erected in minutes and can provide working heights of up to 46 feet, they truly are an efficient alternative to scaffold towers.