Tower Crane Parts
Some of the most remarkable structures throughout the globe are built with cranes. The newer cranes are used in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to raise and transport materials, tools and building parts all around a construction site. There are various parts which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
Usually, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a custom-designed concrete pad. This set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction needs to be well engineered and built so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the machinery. The mast is made of attached steel parts. The amount of parts 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 crane's height could be specified, making sure that it has sufficient height to carry out the needed work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located above the mast. This unit houses the equipment and the motor that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery which enables the mast to grow. The top climber is located just beneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber enable the slewing unit to be detached from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
The term "boom", refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made up of separate steel parts which are connected together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the underside which could run the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting device.