Longer mast and boom provide increased hook height, making the Ensign 500 an excellent choice for clearing tall objects, such as hand rails, or lifting tall loads.
QUICK FACTS
Load ratings up to 500 lbs (226 kg)
Electric, Hydraulic or Pneumatic Operation
Rotates 360º
Quick-Disconnect Anchor
Available in 5 finishes
2-Year Standard Warranty
SERIES MODELS
5PA5-M1
5PA10
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Ensign 500 — Model 5PA5-M1 crane with M4022PB-K zinc plated spur gear hand winch and 5BP5 pedestal base.
ENSIGN 500
Longer mast and boom provide increased hook height, making the Ensign 500 an excellent choice for clearing tall objects, such as hand rails, or lifting tall loads.
Features Performance Specs Accessories/Options Dimensions Resources
Welded Steel Construction
Crane boom, mast and base fabricated from heavy-duty welded constructed structural steel pipe and tubing that limits deflection and meets ASTM standards.
Adjustable Height and Reach
Sheave adjusts to 4 different positions along boom, and boom angle adjusts in height while with an easy-to-use adjustment screw.
Manual or Power Operation
Thern davit cranes can be configured with a spur or worm gear manual winch or power winch. Choose from Thern’s spur or worm gear hand winches or power winch with 115/1/60 as standard. Other voltages available as well as pneumatic, hydraulic or DC Volt power operation.
Adjustable Winch Mount Plate
The winch mount plate adjusts to 3 different positions on the mast and is easily removed with quick connect pins. Rotational handle attached to winch mounting plate.
Corrosion Resistant Finish
Electrostatic powder coated crane and stainless steel fasteners combine to resist corrosion in harsh environments. Other options available include: galvanized, stainless steel and epoxy finishes.
360º Rotation
Tapered roller bearing allows smooth and easy 360° crane rotation under load.
Easy Assembly/Disassembly
Quick-release clevis style stainless steel pins allow for easy assembly and quick disassembly for transport or storage. No tools required.
Quick Disconnect Anchor
For quickly attaching or removing wire rope equipped with a swaged ball fitting. This allows the operator to leave the wire rope attached to the load at all times and simply remove the rope from the winch and attach to the optional wire rope keeper, cable reel.
Variety of Bases (sold separately)
Pedestal, flush and wall mount bases allow for a variety of mounting solutions and are easily installed. Heavy-duty base cap included with lanyard keeps water and debris out of base when crane is removed. Standard powder coat finish on pedestal, flush and wall mounts. Other finish options available including galvanized, stainless steel and epoxy finishes.
Two-Year Warranty
Industry-leading two-year limited warranty on all our products.
IMPORTANT:
It is the owner’s or operator’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the equipment to its intended use. Study all applicable codes, manuals and regulations. Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual supplied with the equipment before operating it.
Ensign® 500 Lift Below Floor Level2
Lift Below Floor Level1
Wire Rope Diameter
Wire Rope Length3
Winch Configurations
Min Pos B4
Max Pos B1
M1
M2
M3
E2
(ft)
(m)
(ft)
(m)
(in)
(mm)
(ft)
(m)
0
0
5
1.5
3/16
4.8
20
6.0
•
—
•
—
8
2.4
13
3.9
3/16
4.8
28
8.5
•
—
•
—
16
4.8
21
6.4
3/16
4.8
36
10.9
•
—
•
—
25
7.6
30
9.1
3/16
4.8
45
13.7
•
—
•
—
40
12.1
45
13.7
3/16
4.8
60
18.2
—
—
•
—
55
16.7
60
18.2
3/16
4.8
75
22.8
—
—
•
—
0
0
5
1.5
1/4
6.4
20
6.0
—
•
•
•
8
2.4
13
3.9
1/4
6.4
28
8.5
—
•
•
•
16
4.8
21
6.4
1/4
6.4
36
10.9
—
•
•
•
25
7.6
30
9.1
1/4
6.4
45
13.7
—
•
•
•
1 Lift below floor level varies depending on boom position and base configuration. For longer lifts, please contact factory.
2 Performance Characteristics are for standard products referred to in the owner’s manual. Non-standard products may vary from the original design. Contact Thern, Inc. for this information.
3 Wire rope assemblies include a hood and swaged ball fitting to work with quick-disconnect anchor on winches, cable spooler and wire rope keeper. 316SS wire rope is also available. Please contact the factory.
Pedestal Mount Performance Ratings2
Boom Position
Load Rating
Hook Reach
Hook Height
(lb)
(kg)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
A-1
500
226
17
431
74
1879
A-2
400
181
22
558
79
2006
A-3
300
136
28
711
87
2209
A-4
250
113
36
914
96
2438
B-1
500
226
14
355
76
1930
B-2
400
181
17
431
83
2108
B-3
300
136
22
558
91
2311
B-4
250
113
28
711
101
2565
1 Lift below floor level varies depending on boom position and base configuration. For longer lifts, please contact factory.
2 Performance Characteristics are for standard products. Non-standard products may vary from the original design. Contact Thern, Inc. for this information.
Flush/Wall Mount Performance Ratings2
Boom Position
Load Rating
Hook Reach
Hook Height
(lb)
(kg)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
A-1
500
226
17
431
60
1524
A-2
400
181
22
558
65
1651
A-3
300
136
28
711
73
1854
A-4
250
113
36
914
82
2082
B-1
500
226
14
355
62
1574
B-2
400
181
17
431
69
1752
B-3
300
136
22
558
77
1955
B-4
250
113
28
711
87
2209
1 Lift below floor level varies depending on boom position and base configuration. For longer lifts, please contact factory.
2 Performance Characteristics are for standard products. Non-standard products may vary from the original design. Contact Thern, Inc. for this information.
5BH5 WorkMate Portable Hitch-Mounted Crane Base
Fast, Toolless Assembly
Straight or Right-Angle Mounting From Vehicle Hitch
Compatible with Multiple Thern Cranes
Rotation Stop Limits Load
Travel When Desired
Deployable on Any Terrain
Compatible with Standard 2-Inch Receiver
Two-Year Warranty
Base Installation Hardware
Torque controlled expansion anchor bolt kits.
Carbon Steel Anchor Kit
AN50A-5 – Carbon steel anchor body, nut and washer with type 316 stainless steel expansion sleeve. Size: 1/2 inch x 5-1/2 inch.
304 Stainless Steel Anchor Kit
AN50A-5S – Type 304 stainless steel anchor body, nut and washer with type 316 stainless steel expansion sleeve. Size: 1/2 inch x 5-1/2 inch.Approx. ship weight: 1.4 lb (0.6 kg).
Headache Ball
Keeps cable taut when no load is attached. Attach to cable.
HB10-12-25 – Red Enamel Steel, 1/8 to 1/4 inch wire rope.
HB10S-12-25 – 304 Stainless Steel, 1/8 to 1/4 inch wire rope.Approx. ship weight: 10 lb (4.5 kg).
Cable Spooler
RW50 – Keeps wire rope neat and safe when not in use. 316 stainless steel reel winds up wire rope when detached from crane. Suitable for wire ropes up to 5/16 diameter, wire rope capacity will vary. Not designed to hold a load. Approx. ship weight: 12 lb (5.5 kg).
Wire Rope Capacities
• 3/16 inch wire rope, 140 ft
• 1/4 inch wire rope, 75 ft
Wire Rope Keeper
RK19-25S – 304 Stainless steel metal bracket attaches to base or other structure to hold free end of the wire rope when detached from crane. Not designed to hold a load. Approx. ship weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg).
Drill-Drive Kits
ED330-DW11 – 120 VAC, 11 amp, 330rpm drill-motor to power drive the hand winch. Only available for cranes configured with the M2 winch option. Includes 1-1/8” hex drive socket.
ED300-DW06 – Cordless drill kit, 60 V Brushless Motor, 300rpm drill-motor to power drive the M2 hand winch option. Includes 1-1/8” hex drive socket.
ED400-DW09 – Heavy Duty Cordless drill kit, 60 V Brushless Motor, 400rpm drill-motor to power drive the M2 hand winch option. Includes 1-1/8” hex drive socket.
Factory Load Test
Upon request, Thern can test your crane prior to shipping, up to 125% of rated load. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.
Extended 5-Year Warranty
Extend our standard 2-year warranty to 5 years. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.
PE Stamp – Professional Engineer Stamp
Available upon request at time of order.
Certifications
CE and ATEX certifications available. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.
Explosion Proof Classification
Special configurations for use in explosive settings available. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.
Power Winch Operation
AC electric in any voltage. DC electric, hydraulic and pneumatic power winches available.
Custom Electric Controls
Thern can build the high quality controls you need to operate your equipment.
Drill-Drivable Winch
A worm gear hand winch is also available for operation with a drill motor option.
Limit Switch
Add an emergency safety shut-off to ensure safe operation.
Customization
Customization is available for almost all Thern products and should always be performed by our engineers to assure the changes meet our stringent quality standards. Below are some of our more common customization requests. Only factory modifications are covered under warranty.
Longer Lift Distances
Customized winch and crane configurations to accommodate longer lifts.
Custom Colors & Finishes
Custom colors and finishes are available to match your unique application.
Extended Boom and Masts
Thern can extend mast heights and boom lengths to fit your needs.
Relocate the Winch
The winch can be relocated to fit confined spaces or height restrictions.
Special Bases
Custom bases or mounting requirements can be manufactured to meet your unique situation.
Ensign 500 — Model 5PA5-M1 crane with M4022PB-K zinc plated spur gear hand winch and 5BP5 pedestal base.
Crane boom, mast and base fabricated from heavy-duty welded constructed structural steel pipe and tubing that limits deflection and meets ASTM standards.
