Tower Crane Parts
Tower cranes allow the construction industry to build several amazing structures. These cranes have been used to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the means to lift and move building parts, supplies and tools all around a construction location. There are various parts which assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction equipment.
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 kind of set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction has to be engineered and built well in order to operate at optimum safety.
Mast
The tower cranes mast provides height to the machine. The mast is made of attached steel parts. The amount of sections determines the height of the crane. Usually, 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 crane's height can be specified, ensuring it has adequate height to efficiently and safely carry out the needed work.
Slewing Unit/Top Climber
Above the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and equipment that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine that allows the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just beneath 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 tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel sections attached together, that extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base that could run the length of the boom. This trolley has the hoisting device.