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Parts of a Tower Crane

Several of the most wonderful structures around the globe are built with cranes. The newer cranes are utilized in order to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to lift and move tools, building parts and supplies around a construction site. There are several different components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together uses different pieces of construction machines.



Base

Typically, the base of a tower crane is made from a steel unit. The base is attached to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This type of set-up gives the structure stability. Generally, the construction must be engineered and constructed well 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 parts. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design that allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process goes on. This way the crane's height can be specified, making certain that it has adequate height to safely and efficiently perform the required work.



Slewing Unit/Top Climber

At the top of the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machines which allows the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery which allows the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just below the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber allow the slewing unit to be disconnected 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 individual steel sections which are attached together, extending out from the top of the slewing unit and parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the underside that can extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting device.

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