Knuckle Boom Or Telescopic Boom? BOB-LIFT Teaches You To Make The Wisest Choice Based on The Working Conditions!

Today, we will delve into the two core forms in the crane field - knuckle boom cranes and telescopic boom cranes, to help you truly understand their language and make the most accurate choice.

Form determines thinking

Two different design philosophies: The folding boom crane adopts a multi-segment telescopic boom structure, achieving bending and knuckle through joints. Born for complex Spaces, they excel at creating possibilities within limitations. The telescopic-boom crane adopts a multi-section box-shaped telescopic structure, which extends linearly like a telescope. Its advantage lies in breaking through the limitations of distance and height.

The three core advantages of knuckle boom cranes

The first is the ability to penetrate space.

The knuckle boom machine can reach through the window as if stretching out its hand and directly deliver the goods to the installation point. This ability makes it irreplaceable within factory buildings and in confined Spaces.

The second is the precise operation performance.

Micro-motion control is achieved through a hydraulic system, enabling precise positioning at the millimeter level. What's more unique is that it can flexibly adjust the boom Angle under load, which is difficult for many telescopic boom devices to achieve.

The third is the efficiency of compound movements.

Skilled operators can simultaneously control the movement of multiple joints, achieving a compound action of "rotating, luffing and extending simultaneously", and raising the hoisting efficiency to a new level.

The unique value areas of straight boom cranes

In scenarios that require an extremely large working radius, such as wind power installation and bridge construction, its linear extension capability is unparalleled.

It also has better driving performance and a faster transfer speed, making it suitable for operation scenarios that require frequent movement.

How to Make the Right Choice: Five Key Considerations

First is the spatial environment.

In scenarios such as indoor work, ceiling restrictions, and the presence of obstacles, knuckle arms are a natural choice.

Straight arms are more suitable for open Spaces and long-distance operations.

Secondly, there is the nature of the assignment task.

For equipment installation, maintenance and repair, and precise positioning work, the knuckle arm has a greater advantage in terms of accuracy. For routine operations such as earthwork and building materials handling, telescopic arms might be more economical.

The third is the requirement for efficiency.

In working conditions that require complex movements, the compound movement capability of the knuckle arm can significantly save time. Simple and direct vertical hoisting is equally efficient with a telescopic arm.

The fourth is the return on equipment investment.

In addition to the initial purchase cost of the machine, the usage cost should also be taken into consideration. Although the unit price of the knuckle arm machine may be relatively high, the efficiency improvement it brings under specific working conditions may help recover the investment more quickly.

The last aspect is the skills of the operators.

The operation of a knuckle arm machine requires higher technical standards. Enterprises need to be equipped with professionally trained operators to fully leverage the performance of the equipment. BOB-LIFT's intelligent solution: Our equipment is equipped with a load-sensitive system that can automatically allocate hydraulic flow based on working conditions, ensuring precise movement while reducing energy consumption.

Meanwhile, safety features such as overload protection systems and hoist synchronous control make complex operations simple and reliable. BOB-LIFT is willing to be your most professional choice consultant, helping you complete tasks accurately, efficiently and safely in every hoisting operation.