Parts of a Tower Crane
Several of the most amazing structures throughout the globe are made with cranes. The newer cranes are used in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the means to raise and transport tools, building parts and materials around a construction location. There are several different components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
The base of a tower crane is typically made from a steel unit. The units' base connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction must be well engineered and built so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machine. The mast is made of connected steel sections. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane can be specified, making certain that it has adequate height to perform the needed work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Over the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machinery which allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine that allows the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just below the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber allow the slewing unit to be disconnected 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, that 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 has the hoisting device.