Parts of a Tower Crane
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make several amazing structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the way to move and lift building parts, supplies and tools around a construction location. There are a few different parts which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machines.
Base
Typically, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a custom-designed concrete pad. This type of set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction should be well engineered and constructed in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast on the tower crane provides the machine with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of separate steel sections that are attached together. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design which allows the mast to grow during construction by adding more sections 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 required work safely and efficiently.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is situated over the mast. This unit houses the machinery and the motor which allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery that 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 disconnected from the mast by raising it higher.
Boom
"Boom" is a term that specifically refers to the working arm of a tower crane. The boom is made of steel sections connected together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley attached to the bottom that could run the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting mechanism.