Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to build some wonderful structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the way to move and lift tools, building parts and materials all around a construction site. There are a few different components which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction machinery.
Base
The base of a tower crane is usually made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction should be engineered and built well so as 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. Usually, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process continues. This way the crane's height could be specified, ensuring it has enough height to carry out the required work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located at the top of the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine that enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just underneath 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 attached 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 extend the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting device.