Tower Crane Parts
Several of the most amazing structures around the world are made utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the way to transport and raise tools, building parts and materials 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 various pieces of construction equipment.
Base
The base of a tower crane is typically made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This kind of set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction should be engineered and built well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machinery. The mast is made of attached steel parts. The amount of sections 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 crane's height could be specified, making certain that it has enough height to perform the needed work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated above the mast. This unit houses the machinery and the motor which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which enables the mast to grow. The top climber sits 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
"Boom" is a term which specifically refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made of steel sections attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base which can extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting device.