Parts of a Tower Crane
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to make several incredible structures. These cranes have been utilized to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the means to transport and lift tools, building parts and materials all over a construction location. There are several different components which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction machines.
Base
The tower crane base is usually made from a steel unit. The base of the unit attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This 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 equipment. The mast is made of connected steel sections. 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 further sections as the building process goes on. This way the crane's height could be specified, making certain that it has adequate height to efficiently and safely perform the required work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
At the top of the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machinery that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that enables the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just beneath 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 sections connected together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the bottom that could run the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting device.