Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most wonderful structures around the world are made with cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the way to lift and move building parts, materials and tools around a construction site. There are a few different components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
Usually, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is attached to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This type of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction needs to be engineered and constructed well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machine. The mast is made of attached steel parts. 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 further parts as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane could be specified, making certain that it has enough height to carry out the needed work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Above the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machinery that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just below the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside 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 attached together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the underside that could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting device.