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Which crane is best for lifting my Water/Wastewater pump?
The best crane to lift a water/wastewater pump is a davit crane because they’re durable and user-friendly, allowing for safe and efficient removal and installation of the equipment. Davit cranes can be modified and customized to specific water/wastewater plant operations when necessary, making them the best choice for lifting, lowering, and moving pumps compared to other water/wastewater pump hoists or temporary substitutes.
As the preferred choice among wastewater treatment facilities, Thern’s specialized pump hoists feature portable or stationary davit cranes configured with either hand or power winches. Manual winches offer an effective lifting solution when no power source is available. When there is power available, Thern offers AC, DC, pneumatic, or hydraulic operation to swiftly lift pumps for maintenance or repair. Portable davit cranes are easily transported and quickly set up at lift stations; however, if your site requires a longer reach, a stationary davit crane is an ideal choice. Discover our most frequently asked questions and corresponding answers below. We’re here to help, so get in touch with us to get a conversation started!
FAQs About Pump Hoists
Our First Mate, Ensign 500, and Commander 500 portable davit cranes with capacities of 500–850 lbs are recommended for lifts under 1,000 lbs. Each of these models will provide users with features such as extra hook height, streamlined set-up/disassembly, ergonomic operation, and more. Contact us for product suggestions that are customized to your unique requirements, technical specifications, and facility design.
Our Ensign 1000, Commander 1000, and Commander 2000 portable davit cranes with capacities of 1,200–2,000 lbs are recommended for lifts over 1,000 lbs. Depending on the model, the cranes offer varying features such as multiple boom lengths/angles, streamlined set-up/disassembly, ergonomic operation, and more. Contact us for product suggestions that are customized to your unique requirements, technical specifications, and facility design.
For pump lifts of up to 3,000 lbs, our stationary Captain 2000, Captain 2500, and Admiral 3000 cranes are an ideal solution. Each of these models will provide users with features such as extended boom lengths, 360° rotation, a quick-disconnect anchor, and more. Contact us for product suggestions that are customized to your unique requirements, technical specifications, and facility design.
Our First Mate portable davit crane is affordable, lightweight, and perfect for a wide variety of simple jobs, up to 850 lbs, where adjustable reach is not required. Other economical options to lift a lighter load include our Ensign 500 and Commander 500 portable davit cranes with capacities of 500 lbs and 650 lbs, respectively. The Ensign 500 is specially designed for clearance, lift height, and ergonomic operation, while the Commander 500 is a popular lightweight model with an adjustable boom that’s ideal for smaller loads. Contact us for product suggestions that are customized to your unique requirements, technical specifications, and facility design.
Since this can be a complicated question that requires a more in-depth conversation, we encourage you to contact us directly. Depending on your situation, you may benefit from buying many bases and fewer cranes to meet your project goals and budget. Larger cranes may also be ideal based on the sizes of the pumps.
Start a conversation with us to discuss base placement and the reach required to lift each pump. We can provide product suggestions that are customized to your unique requirements, technical specifications, and facility design.
Thern’s entire collection of portable davit cranes offer easy assembly and quick disassembly for effortless transport from base to base or storage. Contact us for product suggestions that are customized to your unique requirements, technical specifications, and facility design.
Our economical Ensign 500 and Ensign 1000 portable davit cranes are specially designed for clearance, lift height, and ergonomic operation. Our Commander series also offers maximum flexibility with multiple boom lengths and angles to choose from. An optional base extension is available to provide additional hook height without affecting the rating of the crane for our First Mate and Commander Series. Contact us for product suggestions that are customized to your unique requirements, technical specifications, and facility design.
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