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A top-slewing crane, also known as a tower crane, is commonly used in construction projects to lift heavy materials and equipment to great heights. These machines are purpose-built to conquer vertical challenges, effortlessly lifting and maneuvering heavy materials and equipment to staggering heights.
- A top-slewing crane boasts a distinctive design. Its tall, vertical mast provides a solid foundation for its horizontal jib, which stretches outwards like an arm. This combination allows for an impressive lifting capacity, ensuring even the heaviest materials reach their designated spot.
- The jib's impressive length translates to a vast working radius. The reach of a top-slewing crane ensures materials can be delivered precisely to any location on the construction site.
- The slewing mechanism allows the entire crane to rotate a full 360 degrees. This flexibility eliminates the need for constant repositioning, saving valuable time and maximizing efficiency.
- Top-slewing cranes are either securely anchored to the ground or firmly attached to a building structure. This ensures the crane handles its heavy loads with unwavering control, making it an indispensable tool for constructing skyscrapers and other large-scale projects that are vertically demanding.
Potain stands as a preeminent force in the global top-slewing crane market. Our comprehensive portfolio caters to the specific needs of diverse construction projects. Our cranes consistently deliver industry-leading performance, prioritizing both operator safety and ease of use.
Potain offers a versatile selection of top-slewing cranes, ensuring optimal performance across a wide range of construction projects.
Topless Crane
Topless top-slewing cranes, a variation of traditional tower cranes, lack an upper cross frame, offering a compact design ideal for congested construction sites. With a horizontal jib supported by a vertical mast, they maintain high lifting capacities and working radii. Their absence of an upper cross frame enables closer erection on job sites, maximizing efficiency and minimizing interference between multiple cranes.
Hammerhead Crane
A hammerhead crane, is a type of top-slewing crane distinguished by its distinctive hammerhead-shaped jib configuration. This design features a horizontal jib that extends directly from a vertical mast, resembling the shape of a hammerhead. Hammerhead cranes are widely used in construction for their ability to lift heavy loads to significant heights while maintaining stability. Their compact footprint makes them suitable for urban areas and constrained construction sites.
Luffer Jib Crane
Also known as a luffer crane, a luffing jib crane is a type of tower crane designed with a unique jib that can move vertically to adjust its angle relative to the ground. Unlike traditional fixed jib cranes, luffer cranes offer enhanced flexibility in positioning loads precisely, particularly in crowded urban construction sites or areas with airspace restrictions. This vertical movement of the jib allows the crane to work at varying heights without the need to slew the entire structure, maximizing efficiency and safety. Luffer cranes are commonly used in high-rise construction projects, shipbuilding, and infrastructure developments.
