Pecco Cranes Austin

Tower Crane Parts

Some of the most amazing structures around the world are made utilizing cranes. The newer cranes are used to be able to reach higher heights. Tower cranes provide the means to transport and lift building parts, supplies and tools 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 machines.



Base

Typically, the tower crane base is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This type of set-up gives the structure stability. Overall, the construction must be well engineered and built so as to operate at optimum safety.



Mast

The tower crane's mast provides the equipment with its overall height. The mast is constructed out of separate steel parts that are attached together. The amount of parts determines the crane's height. Usually, a tower crane has a design that allows the mast to grow during construction by adding further parts as the building process continues. This way the height of the crane could be specified, ensuring it has adequate height to safely and efficiently carry out the required work.



Slewing Unit/Top Climber

A slewing unit is located over the mast. This unit houses the machines 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 which particularly refers to the working arm of a tower crane. 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 attached to the base which could extend the length of the boom. This particular trolley has the hoisting device.

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