A davit is any of various crane-like devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering equipment such as boats and anchors. NANTE offers many different sizes, capacity, lift and types of davit cranes, such as telescoping boom davits, portable davits with a wheeled base and stainless steel davit cranes, which are great for marine applications due to the corrosion-resistant features of stainless steel. All of our davits can use customizable wire rope and multiple types of davit winches, including electric winches, hand winches and drill drivable winches for long lift applications. Davits can come with a variety of coatings, including powder coated, stainless steel and galvanized finishes.
The terms davit crane and jib crane are often used interchangeably. This is most likely because they have some similar characteristics and uses. A davit and a jib are both typically made of steel and are used to lift or lower equipment in a variety of settings. However, the similarities end there and when it comes to a davit crane vs. jib crane, the functionality and adjustability of a davit crane often beat the expense and rigidity of a jib crane.
Advantages:
For mounting a davit crane, only six inches of reinforced concrete or other suitable material is needed.
Davit cranes, particularly those made with lightweight components, are usually more portable than jib cranes.
They are ideal for long-distance lifts since the wire rope is captured on a winch drum. Furthermore, the wire rope hoist lifts at a higher rate than a chain hoist.
A telescoping boom and an adjustable boom angle increase the flexibility of a davit crane.
Operation of a davit crane with a winch is easier than the typical chain hoist on a jib crane. This is because the winch is located on the back of the crane versus at the load.
The boom can be rotated on the davit crane with a handle safely away from the load.
A davit crane can be more customizable. With a variety of finishes and base type options, it's easy to find a davit crane that will fit a specific lifting problem no matter the environment.
Application:
Marine Aquaculture; Arbor Station and Fixed Locations; Reseach Vessels; Offshore-Oil &Gas Industry - Fixsed Platforms -Drillships -Fspo;