Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most wonderful structures throughout the globe are made with cranes. The newer cranes are utilized in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to move and raise building parts, materials and tools all around a construction site. There are several different parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machinery.
Base
The tower crane base is typically made from a steel unit. The base of the unit attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This type of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction should be engineered and built well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the equipment. The mast is made of attached 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 further sections as the building process continues. This way the crane's height could be specified, ensuring it has enough height to efficiently and safely carry out the needed work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located at the top of the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery that allows the mast to grow. The top climber sits just beneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber enable the slewing unit to be disconnected from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
"Boom" is a term which particularly refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel parts connected together, that extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base which can extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting mechanism.