Jib Cranes
Davits Crane
A davit crane built for boat operations and marine handling, with a load capacity of 2.5 to 20 tons and a 360 degree slewing range.
Product Overview
A davit crane built for boat operations and marine handling, with a load capacity of 2.5 to 20 tons and a 360 degree slewing range. It uses corrosion resistant materials, a wire rope hoist, and a variable frequency drive that optimises motor performance and power efficiency. Anti-sway technology and remote operation options are fitted to improve safety during lifts over water, and radio control and fixed push-button control are both available.
Key benefits
Why Buyers Choose This Specification
Anti-Sway Over Water
A swinging load over a dock or a deck is the hazard that defines this application. Anti-sway technology plus remote operation is what makes a precise set-down possible.
Corrosion Resistant Construction
Durable, corrosion resistant materials are used because the crane lives in salt air. That choice is what keeps maintenance effort low over the crane's life.
Variable Frequency Drive Fitted
The VFD optimises motor performance and power efficiency, which both smooths the lift and reduces the electrical demand at the quay.
2.5 to 20 Tons in One Family
One design covers light dinghy handling through to heavy deck equipment, so a marina or shipyard standardises on a single crane type.
Application scenarios
Where It Is Used
- Lifting boats out of the water and returning them
- Shipyards lifting and moving heavy materials
- Loading and unloading equipment from vessel decks
- Quayside handling of spares and stores
- Offshore support platforms handling supplies
- Marina service areas handling engines and gear
Who it is for
The Buyers This Product Suits
Marinas and Boatyards
The crane is designed to handle boat operations, lifting boats out of the water and positioning them with precision.
Shipyards
Lifting and moving heavy materials on a yard is a named application for this range at up to 20 tons.
Operators Working in Salt Air
Corrosion resistant materials and low maintenance effort are the reasons this crane is specified rather than a general industrial jib.
Problems it solves
What It Fixes
Load Sway Over Open Water
Anti-sway technology and remote operation options are fitted to keep the load controlled where a dropped or swinging item cannot be recovered.
Corrosion Shortening Crane Life
Durable corrosion resistant materials are used throughout, which is what allows the low maintenance requirement.
Operator Exposure at the Quay Edge
Radio control lets the operator stand clear of the edge while still seeing the load.
Specifications
Published Figures For This Product
Every value below comes from our own product specification. Where a figure is not published we leave it out rather than estimating it.
| Load Capacity | 2.5 tons to 20 tons |
|---|---|
| Slewing Range | 360 degrees |
| Hoist | Wire rope hoist |
| Drive | Variable frequency drive |
| Materials | Durable, corrosion resistant |
| Safety Features | Anti-sway technology, remote operation options |
| Control | Radio control, fixed push-button control |
| Applications | Lifting boats out of the water, shipyard material handling |
| Grade | 2.5 to 20 tons |
Packing and documents
How It Ships And What Comes With It
Packing And Loading
Shipping volume for this item depends on the configuration and capacity you select, so no fixed container figure is published. Confirm the specification and the destination and a loading plan is issued with the quotation, rather than a figure we cannot support.
Documentation On File
- Cranes and Material Handling · Jib Cranes Specification Sheet15.2 KB
- Catalogue · Full Product Catalogue154.0 KB
Sourcing And Inspection
This product is supplied through TrueGlow Imaging, working with manufacturing partners whose facilities are visited and verified rather than taken on trust. In-process quality control and delivery supervision are available so goods are inspected before the container is sealed. Certifications quoted on this page are those stated on the product specification and belong to that product range rather than to our trading entity, so ask for the certificate covering your specific item.
Handling guide
Getting It Right First Time
Step 1
Confirm the heaviest vessel or item, then select within the 2.5 to 20 ton range.
Step 2
Check the full 360 degree slew is clear of masts, gantries and mooring lines.
Step 3
Verify the quay or deck mounting can take the overturning moment at maximum radius.
Step 4
Choose between radio control and fixed push-button control based on operator position.
Step 5
Schedule regular wire rope and corrosion inspections as part of the maintenance plan.
Comparison
How It Compares In Our Range
Davit crane against a general-purpose jib crane in a marine setting.
| Davit Crane | 2.5 to 20 tons, 360 degree slew, corrosion resistant materials, anti-sway technology, wire rope hoist, variable frequency drive, radio or push-button control. |
|---|---|
| General Industrial Jib Crane | Lower cost for the same capacity, but without corrosion resistant construction or anti-sway control for lifting over water. |
FAQ
Davits Crane Questions
What is the lifting capacity?
2.5 tons to 20 tons, covering light to heavy-duty marine handling.
Can it lift boats out of the water?
Yes, that is one of its intended applications, along with lifting and moving heavy materials at shipyards.
How is load sway controlled?
Anti-sway technology together with remote operation options, so the load can be positioned precisely.
What controls are available?
Radio control and fixed push-button control.
How much maintenance does it need?
It requires less effort than a standard crane in the same setting, because corrosion resistant materials are used in its construction.
Why is a variable frequency drive fitted?
It optimises motor performance and power efficiency, which smooths the lift and lowers electrical demand.
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Industries
Sectors That Use This Product
Warehousing and Heavy Industry
Lifting from 250 kg to 360 tons, indoors on a runway or outdoors on legs.
Metal Fabrication and Machine Shops
Custom parts, tooling and the cranes that move them around the shop.
Food Packaging Lines
Depalletizing to palletizing, balanced against the filler in the middle.
Further reading
Guides That Cover This Product
Choosing a Jib Crane Mounting for Your Building
Six mounting types exist because the building constrains the crane more often than the load does. Wall, column, free-standing, articulating, mast and portable each solve a different constraint.
Quote Davits Crane
Send the capacity or size you need, the quantity and the destination, and we will confirm the configuration, the lead time and a loading plan.