Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most remarkable structures around the world are built utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are used to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the way to move and raise building parts, supplies and tools around a construction site. There are a few different parts that assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
Normally, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a custom-designed concrete pad. This kind of set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction should 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 built out of individual steel parts which are connected together. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane could be specified, ensuring 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 machines that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that allows the mast to grow. The top climber sits just beneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber enable 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 that are connected together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the bottom which can run the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting device.