Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to build various incredible structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the way to lift and transport materials, tools and building parts all around a construction site. There are several different parts which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machines.
Base
The base of a tower crane is usually made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This kind of set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction should be well engineered and built so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machine. The mast is made of attached steel sections. The amount of parts determines the crane's height. Typically, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process continues. This way the height of the crane can be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to safely and efficiently carry out the needed work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated over the mast. This unit houses the machines and the motor that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment which allows the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside 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 attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base that could run the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting mechanism.