Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make some wonderful structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the way to raise and transport tools, building parts and materials around a construction location. There are various parts that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction machinery.
Base
Normally, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction needs to be engineered and constructed well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the machine. The mast is made of connected steel parts. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane can be specified, making sure that it has enough height to carry out the required work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor which allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which enables the mast to grow. The top climber is located just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber enable the slewing unit to be detached from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
The term "boom", refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made up of separate steel parts that are connected together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the underside that can run the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting device.