What are truck mounted aerial platforms?
An aerial platform is a working machine, one of the types of aerial platforms (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms), which do not allow reaching hard-to-reach places at heights.
What distinguishes a truck mounted aerial platform from other aerial platforms is that it is mounted on a vehicle chassis. It is a superstructure consisting of a rotating tower and various configurations of booms, some of which have telescopic elements at the end of which a working basket is mounted. This entire superstructure is attached to a vehicle chassis by an intermediate frame. Hydraulic jacks (stabilizers) are mounted on this frame, which stabilize and level the aerial platform to bring it into working condition. The superstructure and stabilizers are driven by hydraulic cylinders and hydro-motors. These hydraulic devices are powered by a hydraulic pump, which is generally driven by the chassis engine.
The aerial platform has at least two points from which it can be controlled:
1. In the basket, where the main control panel is located.
2. From the chassis.
The control panel in the basket is made up of buttons and joysticks that allow the operator to comfortably control the superstructure and at the same time perform the activities at height for which he needs the aerial platform.
Depending on the model, modern aerial platforms are available with working heights of 10 meters for smaller models, up to impressive heights of over 100 meters.
The current trend for smaller machines is for the aerial platform in its full configuration not to exceed 3.5 tons of total weight, which allows it to be driven with a regular amateur license category B. A machine such as the Ruthmann Ruthmann can reach, depending on the model, up to 30 meters of working height!
What is an aerial platform used for?
The applications of aerial platforms can be more than we can list, but here are a few examples:
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Construction and installation of facades, joinery, thermal insulation, roofs, structures, air conditioning, ventilation, etc.
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Energy - maintenance and construction of transmission lines, substations, etc.
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Telecommunications - construction and maintenance of antennas, etc.
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Street lighting - construction and maintenance
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Traffic management - construction and maintenance of traffic lights, toll cameras, surveillance cameras, etc.
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Electric transport - construction and maintenance of a contact network
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Landscaping - pruning and cutting trees
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Advertising - installation and maintenance of billboards, signs and other types of outdoor advertising
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Any type of industrial maintenance of buildings, industrial facilities, installations, etc.
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Rescue and firefighting
Why use an aerial platform and what are the advantages of other alternatives?
The main advantage of aerial platforms is fast, convenient and above all safe access to heights. There is no need to build scaffolding, spending time, material and more money. Alternative poles are unstable and with very limited access. While the aerial platform facilitates make the task of accessing heights elementary. You stabilize it, climb into the basket and reach the desired workplace within a matter of minutes. Unlike static structures such as scaffolding and stairs, the aerial platform not only guarantees you high safety and speed of execution, but also precision, there is no need to reach over if a point is a little out of range, move a few centimeters in the price and work comfortably. Is it tiring for you to reach up? No problem, move it up slightly. At any moment you can move the work basket wherever you want. In addition to the speed and convenience of the aerial platform, it offers a high level of security. The work platform has safety belt attachment points and safety rails, and the stabilizers ensure safety even on uneven terrain. These aerial work platform systems offer a high level of safety that alternative methods cannot achieve in any way.
Should we buy or rent an aerial work platform?
Depending on the frequency of the need, you can get your own aerial work platform or rent one. When renting, you will receive not only an aerial work platform, but also free consultation from professionals, as well as an inspection if necessary. Not only that, the aerial work platform will be transported by a licensed operator with experience, who can very often solve unforeseen problems related to terrain, stabilization and obstacles. This way, you can be sure that once you have rented an aerial work platform, the job will be done no matter what the obstacles are.
For longer projects, as well as frequent needs, you can also buy an aerial work platform of your choice. New or used. We can make the following choice for you. What kind of aerial work platform? What height? What chassis? Which model? What configuration exactly fits your needs? We can answer all your questions to find out which is the right aerial platform for you.
When you get the right aerial platform for your needs, you can rest assured about the maintenance. We are the official Ruthmann service for Bulgaria, Serbia and North Macedonia. We also service aerial platforms from other manufacturers. Call for more!