Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to build some amazing structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the way to raise and move building parts, materials and tools around a construction site. There are various parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machines.
Base
The tower crane base is normally made from a steel unit. The units' base connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction should be engineered and constructed well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the equipment with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of separate steel parts which are connected together. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Normally, 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 enough height to efficiently and safely perform the needed work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located at the top of the mast. This unit houses the equipment and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery which allows the mast to grow. The top climber sits just below 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 that specifically refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made of steel parts attached together, that extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base that can extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting device.