Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to make some wonderful structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the way to raise and transport materials, tools and building parts around a construction location. There are a few different parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses various pieces of construction machines.
Base
Normally, the base of a tower crane is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a custom-designed concrete pad. This type of set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction must be engineered and built well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower crane's mast provides the equipment with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of individual steel parts that are connected together. The amount of parts determines the crane's height. Typically, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process continues. This way the height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has adequate height to efficiently and safely perform the required work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located at the top of the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery that enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just underneath 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 working arm of a tower crane. 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 attached to the base which can run the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.