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Tower Crane Parts

Some of the most remarkable structures around the world are built using cranes. The newer cranes are utilized to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes offer the means to raise and move tools, building parts and materials all around a construction site. There are various components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machinery.



Base

The tower crane base is usually made from a steel unit. The units' base attaches to a custom pad made of concrete. This kind of set-up gives the structure 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 sections determines the crane's height. Usually, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more sections as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has sufficient height to perform the required work safely and efficiently.



Slewing Unit/Top Climber

A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the machinery and the motor which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery that allows the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just underneath the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams inside the top climber enable the slewing unit to be detached 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 parts attached together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base which could run the length of the boom. This particular trolley holds the hoisting device.

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