Solutions by Thern: Portable Davit Cranes for a Cleaner Waterway

DESMI

Portable davit cranes assist in the difficult handling of oil-skimmers, used to clean our waterways. The Client: DESMI manufacture, sell and service pumping solutions and clean up systems worldwide. Founded in Denmark in 1834, DESMI is one of Denmark’s oldest companies and their pumping solutions are sold worldwide within marine & offshore, industry, defense & … Read more

Who is Thern?

Over the past 70+ years, Thern has become an industry leader in providing exceptional cranes, winches, and rigging equipment to end-users. As a family-owned company, we stay true to our core values and believe a positive work culture leads to the best products and services. At Thern we rely on six main core values to … Read more

What is an Air Winch? | Benefits and Applications

what is an air winch

What is an Air Winch?  An air winch is a pulling or lifting device that is powered by a pneumatic motor. There are several types of pneumatic motors, the most popular of which being vane or radial piston. Some examples of vane motors in Thern products are our Durahoist and Atlas winches. In the MTA … Read more

Electric Winch vs. Hydraulic | Thern® Winches & Cranes

Winches are an essential product in many industries, including construction, marine, oil and gas, bulk material handling, wastewater, and theater. Depending on the application, the power source for the winch may include manual, pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic. Two of the most common power inputs are hydraulic and electric. Each provides various advantages and disadvantages for … Read more

Zero Lost Time for 2020 at Thern

Thern employees continue to impress! As Thern continues to grow in many positive ways, the safety record is no exception, improving just the same. Employees that Care At Thern, employees care about the safety of themselves and others. Zero lost time was a company goal for 2020 and continues to be a goal going forward. … Read more

Can Industrial Winches and Hoist Complete the Same Job?

Industrial winches and hoists are designed to move many types of loads. Both of these mechanical devices are the same in a number of ways. They can be manual (hand-powered), electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic. But some applications are simply better with a winch while others should only employ a hoist. When should you discriminate against … Read more

Solutions by Thern: Achieve New Heights with a Stationary Davit Crane

Thern’s customizable stationary davit crane ensures reliable and efficient maintenance operation procedures in petrochemical facilities. The Client: Pinnacle Polymers was elated with the results of a previous Thern solution, that they called Thern for their next project. They are a manufacturer of polypropylene pellets based in Garyville, Louisiana. Polypropylene pellets are a common thermoplastic resin … Read more

Innovation Corner: The Latest Products from Thern

Winch and Crane manufacturing is an ever-evolving field, constantly mixing in new iterations and innovations to create exciting new possibilities for today’s essential industries to complete jobs that keep the world in action. The big question? Which products demand the innovation, enhancements, and engineering expertise to ensure they will embrace the industry’s next endeavors. Find … Read more