Knuckle Boom Crane
In Europe, Knuckle boom cranes have been really popular, as the streets are usually narrow. There are a lot greater restrictions on trucks in Europe than there are within North America as well.
Knuckle boom cranes have taken some time to break into the material handling market in North America, but nowadays, more business owners and more contractors are familiar with the advantages of knuckle boom cranes and therefore, the demand for this specific type of equipment has increased significantly.
Benefits of Knuckle Boom Technology
The knuckle boom or articulated crane is looks somewhat similar to a typical crane. The main distinction is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, similar to a finger, thus the name. This particular machinery extends a long way but is can also fold down to a compact size. These are a few of the advantages of using a knuckle boom rather than a telescopic or stiff-boom crane.
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The knuckle boom offers an increased payload as it is more compact and lighter to run. These cranes provide a lower profile too. To be able to carry loads farther, a stiff-boom crane requires being extended higher. A knuckle boom offers horizontal extensions which allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
A telescopic crane was needed more before to do numerous tasks. These tasks are capable of being completed now utilizing an articulated crane because of the long reaches that compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past decade. Several models are able to extend as far as 92 feet or 28 meters and even higher.
The accurate control the operators have over their load is one of the major advantages of the knuckle boom crane. Since the loads could be positioned precisely where they are needed, on the roof, on higher floors of buildings or on the ground, much greater efficiency is attained. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are easy to maneuver around tricky obstacles on a jobsite and hence, are really versatile.