Tower Crane Parts
Several of the most amazing structures around the world are built utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the way to raise and move materials, tools and building parts all over a construction location. There are various components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machinery.
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 kind of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction should be engineered and constructed 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 connected steel sections. The amount of sections determines the crane's height. Normally, 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 required work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated above the mast. This unit houses the machinery and the motor which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which allows the mast to grow. The top climber is located 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
The term "boom", refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made up of individual 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 underside which can extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting device.