Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to build various wonderful 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 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 different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
The tower crane base is typically made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction needs to be well engineered and built in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the machinery with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of separate steel parts which are connected together. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. 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 height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to perform the required work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Above 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 is situated just beneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber enable the slewing unit to be disconnected from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
"Boom" is a term that specifically refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel parts attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the underside that could extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting device.