Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make some amazing structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the means to raise and move materials, tools and building parts around a construction location. There are a few different components which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction equipment.
Base
The base of a tower crane is normally made from a steel unit. The base of the unit attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction needs to be well engineered and constructed so as to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The mast of the tower crane provides height to the equipment. The mast is made of attached steel sections. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more sections as the building process continues. This way the crane's height can be specified, making sure that it has enough height to carry out the needed work efficiently and safely.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the equipment and the motor that allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of equipment that allows 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 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 connected to the underside which could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting device.