Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to build several amazing structures. These cranes have been utilized to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the way to raise and transport materials, tools and building parts around a construction location. There are several different parts which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction machines.
Base
Normally, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is attached to a custom-designed concrete pad. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction should be well engineered and constructed 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 individual steel sections that are attached together. The amount of parts determines the crane's height. Normally, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane can be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to perform the needed work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located at the top of the mast. This unit houses the equipment and the motor that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment which allows the mast to grow. The top climber sits just below the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside 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 individual steel sections 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 could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.