Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most remarkable structures around the world are built utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the way to transport and lift building parts, materials and tools all around a construction location. There are a few different parts that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction machinery.
Base
The tower crane base is typically made from a steel unit. The units' base connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This type of set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction needs to be engineered and built well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the equipment with its overall height. The mast is built out of separate steel sections that are connected together. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design that allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process continues. This way the height of the crane could be specified, making certain that it has adequate height to perform the needed work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
At the top of the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machinery that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that 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
"Boom" is a term which specifically refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel sections attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the bottom which could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.