Tower Crane Parts
Several of the most amazing structures around the globe are built using cranes. The newer cranes are designed to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to move and lift tools, building parts and supplies all over a construction site. There are a few different parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction machines.
Base
The base of a tower crane is typically made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction must be well engineered and constructed in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower crane's mast provides the machine with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of individual steel sections that are attached together. The amount of sections determines the crane's height. 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, making certain that it has adequate height to carry out the needed work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located above the mast. This unit houses the machinery and the motor that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine that enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just below the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber allow the slewing unit to be detached from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
"Boom" is a term that specifically refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel parts connected together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the underside that can extend the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting mechanism.