Reid PortX Pole Hoist

Dual-Winch Flexibility For More Access Options

Configure the PortX Pole Hoist with both a personnel winch and SRL for greater flexibility.

Many pole hoist systems are limited to a single winch or SRL configuration, making them suitable for either horizontal access or rescue applications. While effective in certain situations, this can restrict how and where the system can be used.

The Reid PortX Pole Hoist has been designed with greater flexibility in mind. Its unique capability to accommodate a second winch allows operators to configure the system with both a personal lifting winch and a self-retracting lifeline (SRL) simultaneously.

This dual-device configuration enables safe access and egress in locations where conventional entry methods are unavailable or impractical, expanding the range of confined space applications that can be safely undertaken.

Lightweight Strength for Demanding Environments

At just 16kg, the PortX Pole Hoist is easy to carry and deploy, while remaining robust enough for demanding day-to-day and rescue operations.

The PortX Pole Hoist has been engineered using lightweight aluminium construction to deliver the perfect balance of portability, strength, and durability.

Weighing just 16kg, the unit is easy to transport, carry, and position, allowing operators to quickly deploy the system wherever it is needed. Whether responding to an emergency, carrying equipment to a remote location, or moving between multiple work areas, the lightweight design helps reduce manual handling effort and improve productivity.

Despite its low weight, the PortX Pole Hoist is built to withstand the demands of everyday site operations. Its robust construction provides the strength and reliability operators need for both routine confined space work and critical rescue situations.

System compatibility

Combine the PortX Pole Hoist with a Porta Gantry to create a versatile overhead anchorage and offset retrieval solution.

The versatility of the PortX Pole Hoist extends far beyond traditional confined space access applications. Thanks to its innovative dual-winch design, it can be integrated with Reid Porta Gantry Rapide and Porta Gantry systems to create a highly effective overhead anchorage solution.

For larger confined space openings, or where no fixed overhead anchorage is available, a Porta Gantry system can be positioned across the access point, with the PortX Pole Hoist acting as an offset winch arm. This creates an optimised retrieval and lifting position directly above the entry point while allowing the winch operator to remain a safe distance from the opening, improving both safety and control during operation.

By combining these systems, users can transform their existing anchorage equipment into a more versatile access and rescue solution, enabling a wider range of confined space applications to be completed safely and efficiently. The result is greater flexibility, improved operational safety, and increased utilisation of existing equipment investments.

Precise positioning

The 360° rotating head allows the PortX Pole Hoist to be positioned off-centre from the entry point, providing greater flexibility in challenging environments.

Confined space access points are rarely located in ideal positions. Obstructions, limited working areas, and restricted access can make it difficult to position equipment directly above the entry point.

That’s why the PortX Pole Hoist features a 360° rotating head, giving operators the flexibility to position the hoist off-centre from the access point while still maintaining safe and efficient operation.

Combined with the unit’s adjustable configuration options, the rotating head enables a wide range of setup possibilities, allowing the system to adapt to the demands of the environment rather than forcing the environment to suit the equipment. This flexibility helps operators overcome site constraints, improve positioning, and maintain productivity in even the most challenging applications.

Configured for the Challenge

Available with up to 3 m reach, adjustable height, and three base plate positions, the PortX Pole Hoist can be quickly configured to suit the application.

The PortX Pole Hoist has been designed to adapt to the demands of a wide range of confined space and access applications. To ensure the system can be configured for different site conditions, it is available in two versions, offering a maximum outreach of 2.1m or 3 metres.

Both models feature vertical adjustment ranging from 1m to 1.4m, allowing operators to optimise the height and positioning of the system for the task at hand. In addition, the cheek plate incorporates three adjustment positions that can be quickly configured using a single pin, enabling fast and simple setup changes on site.

This combination of reach, height adjustment, and quick configuration allows the PortX Pole Hoist to adapt to challenging environments, helping operators achieve safe and efficient access in a wider range of applications.

Integrated carry strap

The integrated carry handle strap makes transporting the PortX Pole Hoist faster, easier, and more convenient.

Sometimes it’s the simplest features that have the biggest impact on day-to-day productivity. When designing the PortX Pole Hoist, we focused not only on performance and versatility but also on making the system as practical and easy to use as possible.

That’s why every PortX Pole Hoist includes an integrated carry handle strap, allowing operators to quickly pick up, transport, and position the unit without the need for a separate bag or carrying accessory.