Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make some wonderful structures. These cranes have been utilized to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the means to raise and move tools, building parts and materials all around a construction location. There are several different components that assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses various pieces of construction equipment.
Base
Usually, the base of a tower crane is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a custom-designed concrete pad. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction must be well engineered and built in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the machine. The mast is made of connected steel parts. The amount of parts determines the crane's height. Normally, a tower crane has a design that 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, making certain that it has sufficient height to carry out the needed work efficiently and safely.
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 that allows 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
"Boom" is a term which particularly refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel parts connected together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base which could run the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting device.