Davit Cranes vs. Gantry Cranes: A Comprehensive Comparison

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At worksites worldwide, the choice of a crane isn’t just about heavy lifting—it’s about making your operations smoother and more efficient. Enter the davit crane and the gantry crane, each with unique strengths. In this exploration, we’ll cut through the complexities to help you decide which crane is best suited for your unique worksite. Davit … Read more

When & Where Should You Use an Air Winch?

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

Versatile Industrial Winches for Every Application

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Thern® winches are found lifting, pulling, and positioning loads in a wide variety of industrial environments such as: Bulk Handling Construction Defense Manufacturing Marine Oil & Gas Water/Wastewater Wind Energy Whatever the application, Thern industrial winches make the job more efficient. Manufactured with experience, a high-quality industrial winch by Thern provides durability, reliability, and a … Read more

What is an Air Winch? | Benefits and Applications

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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