Tower Crane Parts
Several of the most remarkable structures around the globe are made utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the means to lift and move tools, building parts and supplies around a construction site. 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 machines.
Base
The base of a tower crane is usually made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This type of set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction should be well engineered and constructed in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machinery. The mast is made of connected steel parts. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process goes on. This way the crane's height can be specified, ensuring it has enough height to carry out the required work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
At the top of the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machines that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which enables the mast to grow. The top climber is located just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in 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 sections connected together, that 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.