How Portable Lifting Power Drives Cost Efficiency

Stainless Steel Thern davit crane at Wastewater Treatment Facility

Located in the fertile heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Stockton is a bustling city known for its vital role as a transportation hub. With a population of over 320,000 and a sprawling 64.8 square miles, Stockton’s Regional Wastewater Control Facility (RWCF) works tirelessly to process up to 33 million gallons of wastewater each day. … 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

Commander AL 5AT2 at a wastewater treatment plant.

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

Why Overloading Your Davit Crane Is a Dangerous Mistake

Thern Captain winch installed at a marine dock.

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

How to Troubleshoot Electric Winch Issues

Electric winches are the driving force in lifting, lowering, or pulling; they keep your operation running. But even the best equipment can experience hiccups over time. The good news? Many common winch issues can be diagnosed and resolved with a little knowledge and the right resources. In this blog post, we’ll walk through frequent challenges … Read more

Winch or Hoist: Which Solution Is Right for You? 

Winch or Hoist

Choosing between a winch and a hoist can directly impact the safety, efficiency, and success of your operations. Whether you’re pulling railcars or raising stage equipment at an arena, making the right decision matters. In this post, we’ll break down the core differences between winches and hoists, explore their ideal applications, and show how Thern … Read more

The Wastewater Treatment Process

Wastewater treatment plant

What is wastewater treatment? The wastewater treatment process removes the contaminants from the wastewater and converts it into an element that can be returned to the water cycle with minimum environmental impact. Water can carry harmful diseases and bacteria, making it important for it to undergo this treatment before it is returned to homes and … Read more

Introducing the Commander AL: Power Meets Portability

New Commander

At Thern, we don’t believe in compromise—especially when it comes to lifting solutions. Our newest release, the Commander AL Aluminum Portable Davit Crane, combines strength, versatility, and ease of use in one lightweight, corrosion-resistant package. Whether you’re handling complex industrial applications or tackling challenging environments, the Commander AL is engineered to exceed your expectations.   … Read more

Your Line Speed Questions, Answered

Winch Line Speed Questions and Answers. Image of Rail car positioning winch.

Winches may seem simple, but understanding their nuances is key to efficient and safe operation. A central concept is line speed – how fast the rope or cable moves. It’s more complex than you might think! The truth is not all winches are best suited for your application based on various factors including load rating. … Read more