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 raise and move building parts, materials and tools all around a construction site. There are various components which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses various pieces of construction machines.
Base
Usually, the base of a tower crane is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a custom-designed concrete pad. 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 mast of the tower crane provides height to the machinery. The mast is made of connected steel sections. 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 further sections as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to perform the needed work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor which allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery that enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits 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 individual steel sections 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 extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.