Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to build several incredible structures. These cranes have been utilized to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the means to transport and raise supplies, tools and building parts around a construction location. There are a few different components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machinery.
Base
The tower crane base is typically made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction needs to be engineered and built well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the machine. The mast is made of connected steel sections. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process continues. This way the crane's height can be specified, making sure that it has adequate height to carry out the required work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated at the top of the mast. This unit houses the equipment and the motor which allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which allows the mast to grow. The top climber is located just beneath 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 which particularly refers to the working arm of a tower crane. 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 could run the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting mechanism.