Knuckle Boom Crane
Knuckle boom cranes have been extremely popular within Europe, because they have numerous 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 these days, more contractors and more business owners know the benefits of knuckle boom cranes and hence, the demand for this equipment has increased a lot.
Advantages of Knuckle Boom Technology
The knuckle boom or articulated crane is looks quite similar to a standard crane. The main distinction is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, similar to a finger, hence the name. This particular machine extends a long way but is also capable of folding down to a compact size. These are a few of the advantages of utilizing a knuckle boom rather than a telescopic or stiff-boom crane.
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Because it is lighter to run and more compact, the knuckle boom offers a lower profile and an increased payload. To be able to transport loads farther, a stiff-boom crane needs to be extended higher. A knuckle boom offers horizontal extensions which allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
A telescopic crane was required more before to carry out many tasks. These tasks could be done now using an articulated crane due to the long reaches which compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past ten years. Several models can extend as far as 92' or 28 meters and even higher.
Among the major advantages of the knuckle boom crane is the precise control the operators have over their cargo. Loads can be placed with much greater efficiency on the ground or on the roof or on higher floors of buildings. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are easy to maneuver around tricky obstacles on a jobsite and therefore, are extremely versatile.