Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make several amazing structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the means to transport and lift building parts, supplies and tools all over a construction site. There are various parts which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
The base of a tower crane is normally made from a steel unit. The units' base attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This kind of set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction should be engineered and built well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower crane's mast provides the machine with its overall height. The mast is built out of individual steel sections that are connected together. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process goes on. This way the crane's height could be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to carry out the required work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
At the top of the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machines that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that allows the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just beneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber enable the slewing unit to be disconnected 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 which 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 could extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.