Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to build several incredible structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the way to raise and move building parts, supplies and tools around a construction location. There are several different components which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machinery.
Base
The tower crane base is usually made from a steel unit. The units' base attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This kind of set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction should be engineered and built well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the machine with its overall height. The mast is built out of individual steel parts that are connected together. The amount of parts determines the crane's height. Usually, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process goes on. This way the crane's height could be specified, making sure that it has adequate height to safely and efficiently carry out the required work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the equipment and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment which allows 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
The term "boom", refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made up of separate steel sections 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 base which could extend the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting mechanism.