Parts of a Tower Crane
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make some incredible structures. These cranes have been utilized to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the way to lift and transport tools, building parts and supplies around a construction site. There are several different parts that assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machines.
Base
The base of a tower crane is normally made from a steel unit. The base of the unit attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction should be well engineered and constructed so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the equipment with its overall height. The mast is built out of separate steel parts that are attached together. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Usually, 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 can be specified, making certain that it has enough height to perform the required work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Over the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machinery that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment which allows the mast to grow. The top climber sits just below 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 which particularly refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel sections connected together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the underside which can run the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting mechanism.