A versatile crane for your changing needs
» Introduction
The word ‘Crane’ refers to a machinery that is used for lifting loads from one place to the other. There are a variety of cranes available, especially to suite different needs. Unlike a normal crane with straight boom, a knuckle boom crane has a hinged boom in the middle that creates a knuckle. A knuckle boom crane is specially preferred in most of the operations where the jobsite is floating or moving.
» Why knuckle boom crane?
As the name suggests, a knuckle boom crane, is a crane with a knuckle in its boom. The boom, of a knuckle boom crane resembles a human finger. Versatility of a knuckle boom crane lies in the fact that its boom can also function like a regular straight boom and at the same time it can also fold as per requirements. A knuckle boom crane is an ideal option while lifting objects that are closer to the vessel deck. Motion of the object being lifted is minimized as the distance between the crane-tip of a knuckle boom crane and the object is less while in folded position. This in turn provides more control over the movements.
» Applications
A knuckle boom crane is widely used now days in many places like commercial shipboard, military shipboard, floating platforms, harbors etc. A knuckle boom crane is preferably used on moving jobsites like ships. Use of a knuckle boom crane has been seen in a variety of cases like in maintenance of an atrium, launching a life boat. A knuckle boom crane can also be mounted on a barge used to transport goods. So you see, today a knuckle boom carne fulfills a variety of customer needs. This shows its versatility.
