Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most amazing structures throughout the world are built utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the way to lift and move tools, building parts and supplies all around a construction site. There are various components which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses various pieces of construction machines.
Base
The tower crane base is usually made from a steel unit. The base of the unit attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction must be engineered and built well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the equipment. The mast is made of connected steel parts. The amount of sections determines the crane's height. Typically, 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 height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to carry out the required work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Above 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 machinery that allows the mast to grow. The top climber sits just underneath 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 tower crane's working arm. The boom is made up of separate steel parts which are connected together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the bottom that can extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.