Parts of a Tower Crane
Some of the most amazing structures throughout the globe are made utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are designed to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the way to lift and move tools, building parts and supplies all over a construction site. There are a few different parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machines.
Base
The tower crane base is normally made from a steel unit. The units' base connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This type of set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction has to be engineered and built well so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the machinery. The mast is made of connected steel sections. The amount of sections determines the crane's height. Usually, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding more sections as the building process continues. This way the crane's height could be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to perform the needed work safely and efficiently.
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 that enables the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber enable the slewing unit to be detached from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
The term "boom", refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made up of separate steel sections that are connected together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base that could run the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting device.