Understanding Davit Crane Configurations In general, both portable and stationary davits are made up of a base, vertical mast, boom arm, and a winch or some other type of hoisting apparatus. They are generally lightweight, but durable, and offer unique application flexibility. The difference between portable and stationary davits is in the name: one is … Read more
Know Your Options Before You Lift Davit cranes are some of the most versatile and capable crane options available, offering reliable lifting, lowering, and positioning performance for all kinds of tasks. From construction to manufacturing, water treatment facilities, bulk material handling, defense, theater and entertainment venues, and more, davit cranes can be found across a … Read more
What Is a Davit Crane? Davit cranes are, at the fundamental level, lifting equipment consisting of a base, vertical mast, an adjustable arm (also known as a boom), and either a winch or hoist of some kind to control lowering and raising. Davits are used in a whole host of industries for various purposes, as … Read more
The High Stakes of Lifting Beyond Limits Davit cranes are used across a wide range of industries and almost countless applications, with both portable and stationary models playing key roles in ensuring hard work gets done. However, great versatility and widespread use means many davits are pushed beyond their safe load limits. While this doesn’t … Read more
From mining and oil/gas to construction and marine industries, air winches serve as the ideal solution for pulling and lifting heavy loads in hazardous or explosive environments. This is because these winches are powered by compressed air and don’t produce sparks or heat, which enhances overall safety on the worksite. Thern is pleased to offer … Read more
Maintaining 75 years of manufacturing excellence, Thern is proud to offer the best hand winches available on the market. When your job demands you to lift, lower, pull, or position a heavy load without power, count on our manual winches for superior performance. Our worm gear and spur gear models are designed with durability in … Read more
Durable. Reliable. Versatile. Three words that describe Thern davit cranes. With 75 years in business, you can count on our equipment to perform in crucial industries, from water/wastewater and manufacturing to construction and mining. The applications are virtually limitless. Continuing our commitment to innovation, we are pleased to introduce our new Rescue-Rated Series of davit … Read more
Water/wastewater treatment plants provide crucial services to help protect people and local ecosystems from harmful elements found in wastewater. For decades, Thern has served as a reliable source for lifting, pulling, and positioning equipment involved in municipal and industrial water treatment processes. One common use for our heavy-duty industrial winches at these facilities is to … Read more
We live in a country that has always prided itself on entrepreneurship and encouraging the growth of locally run businesses. Our company had humble beginnings, being founded in Winona, Minnesota, by Royal G. Thern and his wife Lucille in 1948. At the time, Thern began manufacturing a handful of basic winches and other miscellaneous tools. … Read more
Look no further for a fulfilling career! At Thern, we seek talented people to join our team of dedicated professionals. In addition to a welcoming company culture, we’re pleased to offer full-time jobs with benefits such as a 401(k) with match, insurance package options, generous paid time off, opportunities for bonuses, and so much more … Read more