Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to make some amazing structures. These cranes have been utilized to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the means to transport and raise materials, tools and building parts all around a construction location. There are a few different components which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machines.
Base
The base of a tower crane is normally made from a steel unit. The units' base connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction should be well engineered and constructed 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 which are connected together. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Usually, 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 can be specified, making sure that it has adequate height to carry out the needed work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Above the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and equipment which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment which enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just below the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber allow 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 connected to the base which can run the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting mechanism.