Lightweight Portable Davit Lifting Arms
We supply a comprehensive range of lightweight, portable davit lifting arms, including:
The split pole configuration is particularly effective where fixed obstructions must be worked around. Owing to their compact design, these davits are well-suited to confined spaces and restricted-access lifting environments.
Modular Construction & Regulatory Compliance
To support compliance with manual handling regulations, our davit arms are manufactured in three modular sections. This sectional design ensures ease of transport, especially where the davit is required across multiple locations.
Key features include:
- Supplied CE marked
- Issued with a Certificate of Conformity
- Lightweight and highly portable design
Many clients opt to permanently install multiple davit sockets at required workstations. A single davit arm can then be transported between sockets, providing a cost-effective and flexible lifting solution.
Material Options & Industry Applications
Our lightweight davit lifting arms are primarily manufactured from galvanised mild steel, with alternative material options available:
Galvanised Mild Steel
Suitable for:
- Marine environments
- Offshore installations
- The offshore oil and gas sector
- Vessel-based lifting applications
Aluminium
- Provides a reduced self-weight option
- Ideal where manual handling efficiency is a priority
Stainless Steel
- Designed for hazardous or corrosive environments
- Commonly used in the petrochemical industry
- Suitable for food processing environments where hygiene compliance is critical
Custom Design & Safe Working Load Parameters
All special davit arm jib cranes can be manufactured to customer-specified height of lift and reach requirements.
To maintain structural integrity, we recommend the following working parameters:
| Safe Working Load (SWL) | Maximum Recommended Radius (Reach) |
|---|
| 500 kg |
1800 mm |
| 1000 kg |
1200 mm |
These figures serve as general guidance. Where project requirements fall outside these parameters, we invite submission of detailed specifications for review. Bespoke designs can be engineered where reduced SWL is acceptable in exchange for increased reach.
Material Lifting & Man-Riding Applications
Our davit jib arms can be configured for:
- Material lifting applications
- Personnel lifting (man-riding applications)
For general material handling, units are available up to 1000 kg SWL.
Available lifting equipment options include:
Equipment selection can be tailored to suit the operational environment, including hazardous or corrosive conditions.
Hoists, Winches & Specialist Solutions
We can supply hoists and winches to virtually any specification. Popular chain hoist models are available under our dedicated hand chain hoist category.
Where specific operational requirements exist, we offer tailored solutions, including:
- Spark-resistant equipment
- Corrosion-resistant units
- Hazardous area compliant systems
Industry Experience & Socket Options
The products of Selby Engineering and Lifting Safety are widely specified by engineers and project designers worldwide.
Our davit sockets are extensively deployed across:
- Chemical processing facilities
- Water treatment plants
- Offshore oil and gas installations
With extensive experience in the design and manufacture of bespoke davits and socket systems, we offer multiple socket configurations to suit varied applications. Detailed drawings and technical information are available upon request.
Davit Sockets
Bolt-Down Surface Mount Socket
Available in 1000kg and 500kg ratings for use on flat surfaces. Cover plate can be supplied if required. Surface protection is hot-dip galvanised to BS1461 as standard. Stainless steel 304/316 material can be supplied/manufactured.
Cast-In Socket
This type of socket is fitted when a flush non-trip hazard installation is required. A cover plate is fitted as standard, secured with 3 x 8mm fasteners. Surface protection is hot-dip galvanised to BS1461 as standard. Stainless Steel 304/316 can be supplied/manufactured.
Wall-Type Sockets
Vertical installation to suit 500kg and 1000kg davits. Hot dip galvanised to BS1461. In our product range, we offer back plates and tiebars to accompany the wall-type sockets for use on a brick wall. We also offer these items in stainless steel 304/316.
Inverted Davit Socket
Widely used in steel walkways where a flush installation is required to eliminate trip hazards.
This type of socket can be mounted flush within an open mesh flooring section. Manufactured to suit the 500kg and 1000kg davit pins. Surface finish hot dip galvanised to BS1461. This type of socket can be supplied in 304/316 stainless steel.
