Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most remarkable structures throughout the world are made with cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the way to lift and transport building parts, materials and tools all around a construction site. There are a few different parts which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machinery.
Base
The base of a tower crane is usually 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 needs to be well engineered and built in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machinery. The mast is made of attached steel parts. The amount of sections determines the crane's height. Normally, a tower crane has a design which 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 sufficient 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 machines which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment which enables the mast to grow. The top climber is situated 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 parts that 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 that can run the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.