Knuckle Boom Crane
Knuckle boom cranes have been really popular in Europe, as they have lots of narrow streets. There are much greater limitations on trucks in Europe than there are in North America as well.
Knuckle boom cranes have taken some time to break into the material handling market within North America, but today, more business owners and more contractors know the benefits of utilizing knuckle boom cranes and therefore, the demand for this specific type of machine has significantly increased.
Benefits of Knuckle Boom Technology
A knuckle boom or an articulated crane is similar in looks to a standard crane. The main difference is that similar to a finger, the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, hence the name. This machine extends a long way but is also capable of folding down to a compact size. These are some of the advantages of using a knuckle boom rather than a stiff-boom or telescopic crane.
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As it is more compact and lighter to run, the knuckle boom offers a lower profile and an increased payload. In order to carry loads farther, a stiff-boom crane requires being extended higher. A knuckle boom provides horizontal extensions that allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
In the past, there were many tasks which used to require a telescopic crane. These tasks could be completed now utilizing an articulated crane due to the long reaches that compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past ten years. Several models could extend as far as 92 feet or 28 meters and even higher.
The precise control the operators have over their load is amongst the vital advantages of the knuckle boom crane. As the loads could be placed precisely where they are required, on higher floors of buildings, on the ground or on higher floors of buildings or on the ground on the roof, much greater efficiency is attained. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are really versatile as they are easy to maneuver around difficult obstacles on a jobsite.