Tower Crane Parts
Several of the most remarkable structures around the world are made with cranes. The newer cranes are designed to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to move and lift supplies, tools and building parts around a construction location. There are various components that assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
Usually, the base of a tower crane is made from a steel unit. The base is attached to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction must be engineered and constructed well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the equipment. The mast is made of connected steel parts. The amount of sections determines the crane's height. Normally, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process continues. This way the crane's height can be specified, making certain that it has sufficient height to carry out the needed work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated over the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery which enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just beneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber allow 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 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 underside which could extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.