Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make various wonderful structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the way to move and raise building parts, materials and tools all over a construction location. There are various components which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
The tower crane base is usually made from a steel unit. The units' base attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction should be well engineered and constructed so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the machinery with its overall height. The mast is built out of individual steel parts which are attached together. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding more sections as the building process continues. This way the crane's height could be specified, ensuring it has adequate height to efficiently and safely perform the needed work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that allows the mast to grow. The top climber sits just beneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber allow the slewing unit to be disconnected from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
The term "boom", refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made up of individual steel parts which are connected together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the underside which can extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting device.