Applications of Electric Articulated Booms


Release time:

2025-09-11

In the field of aerial work, "efficiency, safety, and flexibility" have always been the core goals of the industry. With the deep integration of new energy technologies and mechanical manufacturing, electric articulated booms, with their advantages of zero emissions, low noise, and precise operation, are gradually replacing traditional fuel-powered equipment, becoming an emerging technology in various fields such as construction, municipal engineering, and landscaping.

Applications of Electric Articulated Booms

In the field of aerial work, "efficiency, safety, and flexibility" have always been the core goals of the industry. With the deep integration of new energy technologies and mechanical manufacturing, electric articulated booms, with their advantages of zero emissions, low noise, and precise operation, are gradually replacing traditional fuel-powered equipment, becoming an emerging technology in various fields such as construction, municipal engineering, and landscaping.
Construction: The Transformation from Efficiency Challenges to Efficient Operations

Aerial work in construction has always faced challenges such as confined spaces, frequent movement, and high environmental requirements. Electric articulated booms precisely address these challenges and meet these demands.

Whether installing glass curtain walls on high-rise buildings, repainting exterior walls, or welding steel frames, electric articulated booms offer flexible angle adjustment with a maximum platform height of 10-30 meters and a maximum working height of 12-32 meters. They can easily traverse obstacles such as building overhangs and scaffolding, allowing workers to precisely locate their work locations at height. Compared to the limitations of traditional suspended platforms, such as fixed tracks and inconvenient mobility, electric articulated booms can adjust their working positions at will, improving efficiency. For indoor construction applications, such as shopping mall atrium renovations and hotel lobby ceiling installations, the electric articulated boom's zero emissions are a major draw. There's no need to worry about exhaust pollution from fuel-powered equipment or the added cost of exhaust ducting. Workers can also work safely in enclosed spaces. Furthermore, the noise level of the equipment during operation doesn't disturb surrounding businesses or residents, balancing efficiency and environmental friendliness.

 

Municipal Engineering: A High-Aerial Assistant for Urban Operations and Maintenance

Municipal engineering projects directly impact a city's image and residents' lives. For tasks like replacing streetlights on main arterial roads or inspecting traffic signals, electric articulated booms eliminate the need to start a fuel-powered engine, relying solely on battery power for continuous operation. While minimizing startup noise, the compact design allows for flexible parking in narrow non-motorized vehicle lanes, thus preventing disruption to main road traffic. The advantages of electric articulated booms are particularly evident in the renovation of older residential areas and the restoration of historic buildings. Its tracked chassis reduces damage to residential pavements and the roads surrounding historic buildings. Its zero-emissions feature also prevents fuel exhaust from contaminating building walls and the living environment.

Gardening and landscaping: a powerful tool for high-altitude pruning

In landscape maintenance, high-altitude operations such as pruning tall trees and installing landscape lights require both minimal damage to vegetation and precise shaping. The advent of electric articulated booms has undoubtedly brought significant advancements, transforming traditional operations.

Traditional garden pruning relies on ladders and manual pruning, which is not only inefficient but also prone to damaging branches. Electric articulated booms precisely position the work platform next to the branches, allowing workers to coordinate pruning tools and create complex shapes tailored to landscape requirements. The slow lifting speed and stable hovering function also ensure worker safety. The installation of high-altitude flower stands in urban parks and the commissioning of large-scale lighting equipment in scenic areas often require work in complex environments. Electric articulated booms can reach over various landscape elements, such as flowers and water features, without damaging vegetation and providing smooth operation. This ensures precise alignment of high-altitude equipment during installation, reducing installation errors caused by vibration.

From efficient construction operations to green maintenance for municipal projects, and on to meeting the precise needs of landscape architecture, industry, and event support, the application scenarios of electric articulated booms continue to expand. With advancements in battery technology (such as fast charging and long-lasting batteries) and the addition of intelligent features (such as remote monitoring and automatic obstacle avoidance), electric articulated booms are poised to further break through the limitations of aerial work scenarios and become standard equipment in a wider range of industries.

If you're facing efficiency, safety, or environmental challenges in aerial work, consider an electric articulating boom—this zero-emission, highly flexible, and low-intrusion device may be the key to unlocking new growth for your business.

 

From efficient construction work to municipal engineering operations and maintenance to precise landscaping needs, the application scenarios for electric articulating booms are constantly expanding. With advances in battery technology (long-lasting batteries and fast charging) and the addition of intelligent features (such as remote monitoring and automatic obstacle avoidance), electric articulating booms are further breaking down the limitations of aerial work scenarios and becoming a standard feature in more industries.