Crane booms are the arm used for handling loads. Depending on the construction of your crane, booms often include a jib, or lattice structure that extends from the boom, for enhanced operational capacities. Two main types of crane booms are used to complete industrial jobs:
• Folding crane booms feature a folding boom arm, enabling the crane to have a range of reach and mobility. Hydraulic cylinders provide support at each stage of articulation.
• Fixed crane booms, as implied by the name, are comprised of a fixed or stiff boom that generally telescopes instead of folding out. This allows the crane to lift extremely heavy or oversized loads.