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Parts of a Tower Crane

Tower cranes enable the construction industry to build various incredible structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes provide the way to transport and lift tools, building parts and supplies around a construction location. There are several different parts which assemble a tower crane when they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes various pieces of construction machines.



Base

The base of a tower crane is usually made from a steel unit. The base of the unit connects to a custom pad made of concrete. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Generally, the construction should be engineered and constructed well in order to operate at optimum safety.



Mast

The mast on the tower crane provides the machinery with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of individual steel parts that are attached together. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Normally, a tower crane has a design which enables the mast to grow during construction by adding more parts as the building process continues. This way the crane's height can be specified, ensuring it has enough 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 machines that enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machinery which allows 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 detached from the mast by raising it higher.



Boom

"Boom" is a term that particularly refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel sections 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 can run the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting mechanism.

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