Parts of a Tower Crane
Some of the most remarkable structures throughout the globe are made with cranes. The newer cranes are utilized in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to raise and move supplies, tools and building parts around a construction location. There are various components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machines.
Base
The tower crane base is typically made from a steel unit. The units' base attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This kind of set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction should be engineered and built well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower crane's mast provides the equipment with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of separate steel sections that are connected together. The amount of parts determines the crane's height. Normally, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process continues. This way the crane's height can be specified, making sure that it has adequate height to safely and efficiently perform the needed work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
At the top of the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machines 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 underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber allow 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 attached together, that extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the underside that can extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting mechanism.