Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make some wonderful structures. These cranes have been utilized to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the way to move and lift tools, building parts and materials around a construction location. There are various parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses various pieces of construction equipment.
Base
Typically, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a custom-designed concrete pad. This kind of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction should be engineered and built well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the machinery with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of individual steel parts which are connected together. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process continues. This way the height of the crane can be specified, making sure that it has sufficient height to efficiently and safely perform the required work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Over the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machinery that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which allows the mast to grow. The top climber is located just below 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 specifically refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made of steel parts attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the bottom that could run the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.