Tower Crane Parts
Several of the most amazing structures throughout the globe are built using cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the way to transport and lift materials, tools and building parts all over a construction site. There are various parts that assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machines.
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 set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction should be well engineered and constructed 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 parts. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design that allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process continues. This way the crane's height can be specified, ensuring it has enough height to carry out the required work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated above the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment 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 detached 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 attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the bottom that can extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.