Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to build some wonderful structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the way to transport and raise tools, building parts and materials all over a construction location. There are several different parts which 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 units' base attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This kind of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction must be well engineered and built in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the equipment with its overall height. The mast is built out of separate steel sections which are connected together. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design that enables 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 sufficient height to perform the required work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located at the top of the mast. This unit houses the equipment and the motor that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery that enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits 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
The term "boom", refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made up of separate steel parts that are attached together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the base that can extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.