Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most amazing structures around the globe are made using cranes. The newer cranes are utilized in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the way to raise and move building parts, materials and tools all around a construction location. There are several different parts that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses various pieces of construction machinery.
Base
Normally, 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 kind of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction needs to be well engineered and constructed so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machine. The mast is made of attached steel parts. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has adequate height to safely and efficiently carry out the needed work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located at the top of the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery that enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber enable the slewing unit to be detached from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
"Boom" is a term which specifically refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel parts connected together, that extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the underside which could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting device.