Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to build several wonderful structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the means to transport and lift building parts, materials and tools all around a construction location. There are various components which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machines.
Base
The tower crane base is normally made from a steel unit. The base of the unit 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 tower cranes mast provides height to the equipment. The mast is made of connected steel sections. 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 more sections as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane can be specified, ensuring it has adequate height to perform the needed work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Above the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machinery which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which enables the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber enable the slewing unit to be detached from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
"Boom" is a term that particularly refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made of steel parts attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base which could extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.