Maintenance Best Practices to Keep Warehouse Davit Cranes Performing Reliably

Why Regular Davit Crane Maintenance Is Vital to Operations in Logistics Centers, Fulfillment Centers, and Bulk Handling Systems Davits can fill multiple important roles in warehouse and fulfillment centers, including moving equipment and streamlining maintenance services. Keeping these cranes in top shape is crucial for worker safety, reducing downtime, and extending the lifespan of the … Read more

Choosing a Davit Crane for Harsh Environments

Red Thern davit crane at a wastewater treatment facility.

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

How to Select the Best Mounting Style for Your Davit Crane

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

Portable vs Stationary Davit Cranes

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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

Manual vs Electric Winches for Davit Cranes

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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

The Ultimate Guide to Davit Cranes

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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

Steel vs. Aluminum Davit Cranes

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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

Rescue-Rated Davit Cranes: Ensuring Worker Safety – from Lifting Materials to Lifting Lives 

Rescue-rated davit crane lifting man over water in a rescue boat

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