Tower Crane Parts
Several of the most amazing structures around the world are made utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are used in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to lift and move building parts, supplies and tools all over a construction site. There are various components that assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses various pieces of construction machinery.
Base
Normally, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is attached to a custom-designed concrete pad. This kind of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction should be well engineered and built so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the machine with its overall height. The mast is built out of separate steel parts which are connected together. The amount of sections determines the crane's height. Usually, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process goes on. This way the crane's height could be specified, ensuring it has enough height to safely and efficiently carry out the required work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Above the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and equipment that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery which enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber enable the slewing unit to be detached from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
"Boom" is a term that 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 connected to the bottom which could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting device.