Parts of a Tower Crane
Some of the most amazing structures throughout the globe are made utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are utilized in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to lift and transport tools, building parts and materials around a construction site. There are various parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machinery.
Base
Usually, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction should 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 individual steel sections that are attached together. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Typically, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process continues. This way the height of the crane can be specified, making certain that it has enough height to carry out the needed work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated at the top of the mast. This unit houses the machinery and the motor which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment which enables the mast to grow. The top climber is located just below 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 particularly refers to the working arm of a tower crane. 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 base that could extend the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting mechanism.