A frame tower crane, seen on almost every major construction site throughout the world. These machines are built to lift heavy loads efficiently.
Tower cranes are seen on almost every major construction site throughout the world. These machines are built to lift heavy loads efficiently and safely. This tower crane is an A frame tower crane, a flat top tower crane does not have pendants or a tower top/a frame, when reading this you should at least know the types of tower cranes so that it will make sense to you. Jib The jib extends horizontally at various lengths depending on the model and configuration of the crane. A trolley attached to the underside of the jib moves loads in and out from the cranes center axis. Hoist and trolley lines run throughout the jib enabling vertical and horizontal movement of the load. Rotation of the jib is achieved by employing the "slewing" action.
Size: 3916px × 2611px
Location: Blackpool, UK
Photo credit: © Cernan Elias / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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