Why Engineers Turn to Portable Lifting Solutions
For strength, versatility, safety, and ease-of-use, you won’t find a better solution than a portable davit crane. Portable davits are especially well-suited for many common issues like lifting within tight space constraints, servicing multiple lifting sites, exposure to corrosive environments, budgetary concerns, and more. Stationary, jib-style cranes meet some of these needs, but they are not as adaptable or multifunctional as their portable counterparts. It’s this flexibility and efficiency that make portable davits critical additions to modern engineering projects.
Benefits of Portable Davit Cranes
Portability and Versatility That Maximize Project Efficiency
By mounting a variety of base styles in numerous locations throughout a facility, it’s possible for portable davits to handle jobs almost anywhere. Flush mount, wall mount, pedestal mount, and even rolling wheeled bases provide flexible solutions regardless of foot or forklift traffic. In addition, simple assembly and disassembly allow the cranes to be transported from one workstation to the next with ease. These factors let the same portable crane do the work of multiple stationary jib cranes across a worksite, increasing efficiency and reducing overall costs.
Because they are easy to transport and have versatile uses across many projects, you can find portable davits performing all kinds of jobs across a huge range of industries. A few of the many places you can find these cranes include:
- Wastewater — portable davits are used every day for lifting pumps, mixers, screens, and motors in wastewater treatment plants all over the world
- Marine — mounted on docks or vessels, portable davits can be used for cargo handling, loading, and unloading maintenance equipment and supplies. They can also lift small vessels like kayaks, jet skis, or lifeboats out of the water for safe storage while not in use
- Construction — a few portable davits with bases around a construction site can make lifting and lowering materials and equipment easy and safe
- HVAC – avoid the high cost of renting a mobile crane by installing roof mounted davit cranes for easy servicing of compressors, condensers, and filters
- Manufacturing — whether lifting products from a machining center to a pallet or taking advantage of underutilized mezzanine space, portable davits are capable of filling many roles in industrial manufacturing facilities
Ease of Use That Simplifies Operations
Portable davit cranes are not only easy to move around, they are easy to set up and intuitive to use. These cranes can use manual, electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic winches, depending on your power supply and needs. Even if you choose a manual winch, it can be combined with a portable drill driver. This will allow you to effortlessly drive your winch without the expense of running a new power supply. These features make portable cranes adaptable to more applications, which can minimize installation costs.
Durability and Longevity That Deliver Lasting Value
Portable davits are easy to disassemble and move around, but that doesn’t mean they’re flimsy. Every Thern portable davit crane is engineered with robust materials and designed to withstand harsh conditions, demanding work environments, heavy loads, and movement from one site to the next. This exceptional durability ensures consistent performance and extends the lifespan of your crane — boosting ROI.
Making the Smart Choice for Future Projects
Finding the perfect lifting solution for your project can be a challenge, but it’s hard to go wrong with a portable davit. Even if your current needs don’t include portability, investing in a high-quality, high-performance portable Thern davit crane now will give you and your team operational adaptability that may become vital in the future. Whether you have lighter loads to lift or need heavy-duty power, check out the selection of portable davits we have available. If you don’t see the exact fit you’re looking for, there’s no need to worry — reach out for a quote on a custom engineered portable davit. Our team of experts will design and create a crane that is ideally suited for your needs.