Knuckle Boom Crane Manufacturing: Maneuverability for Confined Spaces

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Design Your Ideal Knuckle Boom Cranes: Customization Options

we understand that every project has unique requirements. That's why we offer extensive customization options for our knuckle boom cranes, allowing you to tailor your crane to your specific needs. Whether you need a specific lifting capacity, boom length, control system, or specialized attachments, we can create a custom solution that maximizes your efficiency and productivity. Get the perfect custom folding boom crane for your application.

Lifting Capacity: Choose the lifting capacity that meets your needs, from small knuckle boom cranes to heavy-duty knuckle boom cranes. Options range from 1 ton to 30 tons or more.
Mounting Options: Select the mounting option that best suits your needs, including truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes, stationary mounts, and more.
Control System: Choose your preferred control system, including remote control knuckle boom cranes for enhanced safety and precision, or traditional manual controls.
Attachments: Enhance versatility with a range of attachments, such as grapples, buckets, and more. We can also design custom attachments for specialized applications.
Color: Personalize your crane with a custom color to match your brand or preferences.
Additional Features: Explore additional features such as winches, outriggers, and specialized safety systems to further customize your articulated boom crane.

Why ZORY Leads in Quality for Lorry Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane?

we are committed to delivering truck mounted knuckle boom cranes of the highest quality. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing process combines high-strength materials, advanced technology, and rigorous quality control to ensure exceptional durability, reliability, and performance.

High-Yield Strength Steel

We start with high-yield strength steel (HG60, BS900, or equivalent) for critical structural components, providing superior strength and load-bearing capacity.

Precision Laser Cutting

Advanced laser cutting technology ensures precise and consistent cuts, minimizing material waste and ensuring perfect fitment.

Our 1000-ton bending machine shapes the steel with exceptional accuracy, creating strong and durable crane components.

1000-Ton Bending Machine

Automated welding

Automated welding ensures consistent weld quality, minimizing defects and maximizing structural integrity.

Sandblasting for Stress Relief

Sandblasting removes welding stress and prepares the surface for optimal paint adhesion, enhancing corrosion resistance

Skilled technicians meticulously assemble the crane components, ensuring precise alignment and proper function.

Assembly

Inspection

Rigorous quality control inspections are performed throughout the manufacturing process, including load testing, to ensure every crane meets our exacting standards.

Painting

A multi-layer paint system provides superior protection against corrosion and wear, ensuring long-lasting aesthetics and durability.

Finished cranes are carefully stored and prepared for shipment to our customers worldwide.

Warehousing

How to Choose the Right Folding Boom Crane?

Choosing the right knuckle boom crane is crucial to ensure your work efficiency and safety. Here are some key factors to consider to help you make an informed decision.

Working Radius/Reach

Consider the maximum horizontal distance you need to lift the load. The working radius of a knuckle boom crane is the distance from the center of the hook to the center of rotation. Choose a crane with a working radius that can cover your work area. Consider the lifting height. If you need to move a load to the top of a tall construction project, you will need a crane with a longer reach.

Other Considerations

Power Options: If you need us to provide power, we can offer electric motor pump stations, diesel engine pump stations, or hydraulic pumps and tanks .
Control Method: You can choose manual control valves or remote controls to operate the crane.

Lifting Capacity

First, determine the maximum weight you need to lift. Choose a crane with a rated lifting capacity greater than or equal to your maximum load. Keep in mind that lifting capacity typically decreases as the boom extends, so be sure to refer to the crane's load chart.

Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Knuckle Boom Crane?

A knuckle boom crane, also known as an articulating crane, is a highly versatile lifting device. It's characterized by its jointed arm, resembling a knuckle, which allows for exceptional maneuverability in tight spaces. This design makes it particularly well-suited for operation in confined areas such as factories, warehouses, and construction sites.

A knuckle boom crane is primarily composed of the following components:

• Base:Usually mounted on a truck chassis, providing stable support.

• Slewing Mechanism:Enables the boom to rotate 360 degrees continuously.

• Knuckle Boom:Consists of multiple hydraulic cylinders and connecting arms, facilitating multi-angle and multi-directional lifting operations.

• Hydraulic System:Provides power to control the boom's extension, rotation, and lifting.

• Control System:Operators use control valves or remote controls to manage the crane's movements

Can articulated boom cranes be equipped with attachments?

Yes, a major advantage of knuckle boom cranes is their excellent compatibility with attachments. Thanks to the hydraulic design of their articulated boom, knuckle boom cranes can easily be equipped with a variety of attachments, transforming them into versatile work platforms.

Common Attachments:

• Aerial Work Platform/Basket: Converts the crane into a platform for aerial work, maintenance, etc .

• Grapples: For grabbing various materials like wood, scrap metal, stones.

• Crane Basket: For lifting personnel or tools.

• Auger: For drilling holes, planting trees, etc.

• Winch: For lifting heavy objects below the ground.

How long will it take to receive my truck mounted knuckle boom crane?

Zory loader crane is committed to providing you with efficient delivery service. Our delivery time depends on the following factors:

Availability in Stock:

If in stock, we can usually arrange delivery within 5-7 working days.

Standard Product Manufacturing:

For standard models of knuckle boom cranes, if not in stock, the production lead time is usually around 35 working days. We will do our best to shorten the production time and deliver the product to you as soon as possible.

Customized Products:

If you need special customization or have special requirements (such as adding accessories, changing colors, special environmental applications, etc.), the delivery time will vary according to the specific requirements. Our sales engineers will communicate with you in detail to confirm the customization details and estimated delivery time.

Logistics and transportation time:

International orders have additional logistics and transportation time, and we will choose a reliable logistics partner to ensure the safe transportation of the crane.

Can my vehicle be equipped with a knuckle boom crane?

Generally, the answer is yes! The flexibility of knuckle boom cranes allows them to be adapted to a variety of vehicles and platforms, but to ensure safe and efficient operation, the following installation requirements need to be considered:

Installation Requirements:

1. Chassis Strength:

   • Your vehicle chassis must have sufficient strength and stability to support the weight of the crane and its load. This usually requires chassis reinforcement .

2. Power Source:

   • Knuckle boom cranes usually require hydraulic power. Your vehicle needs to be equipped with a power take-off (PTO) interface to provide hydraulic power to the crane.

   • If there is no PTO, Zory can provide an independent power unit, including:

     • Electric Motor Pump Station: Suitable for places with power supply.

     • Diesel Engine Pump Station: Suitable for places without power supply.

     • Gasoline Engine Pump Station: Suitable for micro trucks, etc.

3. Installation Space:

   • Knuckle boom cranes occupy relatively little space when retracted, but sufficient installation space still needs to be reserved on the vehicle .

   • Zory engineers will conduct an on-site assessment to ensure the feasibility of the installation.

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