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Reid "Portx" Portable and Lightweight Davit for Confined Space Access/Egress or Materials Lifting
300kg goods lifting or 150kg max. personnel lifting / fall arrest/rescue capacity (winch model/type dependent) with 2000mm, 2400mm and 2800mm height of lift options, all with an 800mm reach.
PortX / RPD-5469













Lightweight and portable, the Portx Davit has been designed and specified for fall protection applications including confined space access and egress, with the added benefit of goods lifting capability.
Very well suited to a wide range of industrial and construction safety applications, including shoring/trenching and confined space access. Fall protection devices are mounted on the rear of the column to avoid clashes with guardrails, walls or similar.
Key Features
- Conforms with EN795:2012 Anchor Devices (class B) and tested as a complete safety system including brackets to EN1496:2017
- ATEX Zone 2 certification as standard. ATEX Zone 1 optional upgrade
- Can support goods lifting up to 300kg and personnel lifting up to 150kg (device specific - some fall arrestors may have a maximum capacity of 100kg for example)
- 3-piece design for ease of transportation and storage and comes with a carry bag
- Ability to locate two safety or lifting devices on the rear column of the davit, enabling primary and secondary safety or a combination of personnel and goods lifting
- Variable bracket mounting positions for better ergonomics
- Additional fall protection anchor on column for the winch operator
- Comfortable rotation under load due to Reid’s patented integral bearing system
- Universal kingpin fits all Reid sockets and Portabases
- Manufactured from marine grade alloy, anodised/powder coated for high corrosion resistance
- Designed and built using quality engineering and production parts that help reduce weight and provide high strength to weight ratios.
- Can be assembled and operated by one person with no tools required
- 1-2 person assembly
Accessories
REID offer a range of winch and retrieval fall arrest connection brackets for the industries leading models, all tested and certified to EN795 and EN1496 to provide our customers with complete system confidence. See more details below
Features & Performance
2000 | 2400 | 2800 | |
Accreditations, Certifications & Standards | |||
EN795:2012 | ![]() |
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EN1496:2017 | ![]() |
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ATEX Certified [Zone 2] | ![]() |
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ATEX Certified [Zone 1] | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Capacity | |||
Maximum Goods Lifting [kg] | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Maximum Personnel Lifting [kg] | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Fall Arrest [Persons] | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Dimensions | |||
Maximum Reach [mm] | 800 | 800 | 800 |
Maximum Height of Lift [mm] | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 |
Socket Details | |||
Ø 65mm | ![]() |
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Top Mount | ![]() |
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Flush Mount | ![]() |
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Side Mount | ![]() |
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Bridge Mount | ![]() |
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Pedestal | ![]() |
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PortX Saddle Mount | ![]() |
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Porta Base | ![]() |
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Standard Features | |||
Winch Capable | ![]() |
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Component Weight < 15kg | ![]() |
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Finishes | |||
Anodised | ![]() |
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316SS Fixings | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Marine Spec | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Dimensional Information
Model | Max User Weight (kg)* | Max goods weight (kg) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) |
PTXDR800-20 | 150 | 300 | 800 | 2000 | 2371 |
PTXDR800-24 | 150 | 300 | 800 | 2400 | 2771 |
PTXDR800-28 | 150 | 300 | 800 | 2800 | 3171 |
* Device dependent. SRL maximum user weights vary.
Winch and SRL (self-retracting lifeline) Brackets
We offer a wide range of winch brackets for common goods and personnel winches as well as the equivalent for Safety Retrieval Lifeline Devices. The winch brackets can be attached the each Davit to support the application required. Operations & Assembly instructions can be found for each device on our website.
Goods/materials lifting winches - Please contact us for details.
Personnel Winches | |
Supported Device | Product Code |
G.Winch | RAWB005200 |
Guardian Checkmate | RAWB001200 |
Ikar PLW | RAWB004200 |
MSA Workman | RAWB008000 |
3M Salalift Winch | RAWB003000 |
3M DBL Sala Digital Winch | RAWB003000 |
Tuffbuilt Pro Series 1 | RAWB009200 |
Tuffbuilt Pro Series 2 | RAWB009300 |
SRL Devices | |
Supported Device | Product Code |
Guardian FABXR | RAWB001000 |
Tractel Blocfor | RAWB002000 |
3M Rebel Protecta | RAWB003000 |
SALA Sealed Blok (upto 40m) | RAWB003000 |
3M Sala Ultra-Lok | RAWB003000 |
IKAR HRA (up to 24m) | RAWB004000 |
Globestock G.Saver II 414G | RAWB005500 |
Globestock G.Saver II 420G | RAWB005000 |
Globestock G.Saver II 434G | RAWB005000 |
Ridgegear | RAWB006000 |
MSA Rescuer | RAWB008000 |
Lightweight and portable, the Portx Davit has been designed and specified for fall protection applications including confined space access and egress, with the added benefit of goods lifting capability.
Very well suited to a wide range of industrial and construction safety applications, including shoring/trenching and confined space access. Fall protection devices are mounted on the rear of the column to avoid clashes with guardrails, walls or similar.
Key Features
- Conforms with EN795:2012 Anchor Devices (class B) and tested as a complete safety system including brackets to EN1496:2017
- ATEX Zone 2 certification as standard. ATEX Zone 1 optional upgrade
- Can support goods lifting up to 300kg and personnel lifting up to 150kg (device specific - some fall arrestors may have a maximum capacity of 100kg for example)
- 3-piece design for ease of transportation and storage and comes with a carry bag
- Ability to locate two safety or lifting devices on the rear column of the davit, enabling primary and secondary safety or a combination of personnel and goods lifting
- Variable bracket mounting positions for better ergonomics
- Additional fall protection anchor on column for the winch operator
- Comfortable rotation under load due to Reid’s patented integral bearing system
- Universal kingpin fits all Reid sockets and Portabases
- Manufactured from marine grade alloy, anodised/powder coated for high corrosion resistance
- Designed and built using quality engineering and production parts that help reduce weight and provide high strength to weight ratios.
- Can be assembled and operated by one person with no tools required
- 1-2 person assembly
Accessories
REID offer a range of winch and retrieval fall arrest connection brackets for the industries leading models, all tested and certified to EN795 and EN1496 to provide our customers with complete system confidence. See more details below
Features & Performance
2000 | 2400 | 2800 | |
Accreditations, Certifications & Standards | |||
EN795:2012 | ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
EN1496:2017 | ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
ATEX Certified [Zone 2] | ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
ATEX Certified [Zone 1] | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Capacity | |||
Maximum Goods Lifting [kg] | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Maximum Personnel Lifting [kg] | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Fall Arrest [Persons] | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Dimensions | |||
Maximum Reach [mm] | 800 | 800 | 800 |
Maximum Height of Lift [mm] | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 |
Socket Details | |||
Ø 65mm | ![]() |
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Top Mount | ![]() |
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Flush Mount | ![]() |
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Side Mount | ![]() |
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Bridge Mount | ![]() |
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Pedestal | ![]() |
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PortX Saddle Mount | ![]() |
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Porta Base | ![]() |
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Standard Features | |||
Winch Capable | ![]() |
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Component Weight < 15kg | ![]() |
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Finishes | |||
Anodised | ![]() |
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316SS Fixings | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Marine Spec | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Dimensional Information
Model | Max User Weight (kg)* | Max goods weight (kg) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) |
PTXDR800-20 | 150 | 300 | 800 | 2000 | 2371 |
PTXDR800-24 | 150 | 300 | 800 | 2400 | 2771 |
PTXDR800-28 | 150 | 300 | 800 | 2800 | 3171 |
* Device dependent. SRL maximum user weights vary.
Winch and SRL (self-retracting lifeline) Brackets
We offer a wide range of winch brackets for common goods and personnel winches as well as the equivalent for Safety Retrieval Lifeline Devices. The winch brackets can be attached the each Davit to support the application required. Operations & Assembly instructions can be found for each device on our website.
Goods/materials lifting winches - Please contact us for details.
Personnel Winches | |
Supported Device | Product Code |
G.Winch | RAWB005200 |
Guardian Checkmate | RAWB001200 |
Ikar PLW | RAWB004200 |
MSA Workman | RAWB008000 |
3M Salalift Winch | RAWB003000 |
3M DBL Sala Digital Winch | RAWB003000 |
Tuffbuilt Pro Series 1 | RAWB009200 |
Tuffbuilt Pro Series 2 | RAWB009300 |
SRL Devices | |
Supported Device | Product Code |
Guardian FABXR | RAWB001000 |
Tractel Blocfor | RAWB002000 |
3M Rebel Protecta | RAWB003000 |
SALA Sealed Blok (upto 40m) | RAWB003000 |
3M Sala Ultra-Lok | RAWB003000 |
IKAR HRA (up to 24m) | RAWB004000 |
Globestock G.Saver II 414G | RAWB005500 |
Globestock G.Saver II 420G | RAWB005000 |
Globestock G.Saver II 434G | RAWB005000 |
Ridgegear | RAWB006000 |
MSA Rescuer | RAWB008000 |
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