The Challenges of Operating in Harsh Conditions Choosing the right davit crane can be a challenging task. This is especially true if you need equipment that not only fulfills your lifting, lowering, and positioning needs, but also has to be able to stand up to harsh working conditions. Many cranes are not capable of dealing … Read more
What Is Davit Crane Load Capacity? In basic terms, load capacity is the maximum rated load for the davit, including the safety margin, engineering, and testing standards. In order to maintain a safe jobsite and avoid the issues caused by overloading your crane, every davit should always be used as rated and according to the … Read more
Filling the Need for Reliable Lifting in Harsh Conditions From offshore drilling rigs to ships to wastewater plants, chemical facilities, extreme environments, ports, and more, there seems to be no end to places where hard work needs to get done in harsh conditions. However, getting that work done day after day can be a challenge. … Read more
Choosing The Right Davit Crane Mounting Davit cranes are versatile, strong, and durable, making them the perfect lifting, lowering, and positioning solution for all kinds of applications. From wastewater treatment facilities to construction, manufacturing, marinas, and bulk material handling, industries across the globe use davits every day. But not just any davit will work in … Read more
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 Role of Material Selection in Davit Crane Performance Davit cranes are the perfect solution for lifting, lowering, and positioning tasks of all kinds. Both portable and stationary davits are used in all kinds of industries, including marine, manufacturing, construction, industrial, and defense. Different styles of davits are best suited for different applications, depending on … Read more
Imagine this: a tense situation unfolds at a construction site. A worker is injured and trapped in a confined space. Every second counts. This is where Thern Rescue-Rated Davit Cranes transform from Lifting Materials to Lifting Lives. For over 75 years, Thern davit cranes have been a mainstay in various industries, from construction and mining … Read more
Ever struggle to lift heavy equipment in the field? The WorkMate portable Davit crane base (5BH5) is your ultimate lifting sidekick on the job site. Compatible with various Thern cranes, this powerhouse is all about making your lifting challenge stress-free. Stranded Without a Base? No Problem, the WorkMate Has Your Back In this article, we … Read more