Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to make some wonderful structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the means to raise and move supplies, tools and building parts around a construction site. There are several different components which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machinery.
Base
Typically, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is attached to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction must be engineered and constructed well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the machine. The mast is made of attached steel parts. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Typically, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has enough height to efficiently and safely carry out the required work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that enables the mast to grow. The top climber is situated 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
"Boom" is a term which particularly refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel parts connected together, that extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base which could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.