Porta Davits

The Porta Davit range are designed around Reid’s universal 65mm & 95mm kingpin, allowing the system to rotate a full 360° while carrying a load. Rather than having to repeatedly reposition the davit, operators can smoothly move loads through the required lifting path by simply rotating the system around its socket position. This not only improves control during lifting and lowering operations but also helps maintain safer handling of suspended loads throughout the task.

Each davit features three radius adjustment positions at 100mm increments, allowing the reach to be reduced while increasing the available lifting height. This flexibility enables the davit to adapt to different socket locations across a site, ensuring the optimal positioning for each application and maintaining a smooth, vertical lift. Radius adjustments are quick and simple to make using a ball-lock push pin, enabling fast reconfiguration on site.

The Porta Davit range is fitted with a double shackle head, providing a simple and flexible attachment point for a wide range of lifting and safety equipment. Whether connecting manual chain hoists, lifting blocks, fall arrest devices or rescue equipment the shackled design allows operators to quickly configure the system to suit the task at hand without the need for dedicated lifting hardware.

This flexibility makes the Porta Davit particularly valuable for organisations carrying out varied lifting operations across multiple locations. Rather than being restricted to a specific winch or lifting appliance, users have the freedom to select the most appropriate equipment for the application, enabling the same davit to support different lifting and safety requirements.

In many sectors, equipment often needs to perform after long periods of exposure, inactivity, and harsh weather.

For marine and coastal locations, Reid’s Marine Upgrade for Porta Davit, provides enhanced corrosion resistance to help extend product service life in demanding conditions. Alternatively, for non-coastal applications exposed to challenging weather, stainless steel upgrade options offer added durability and long-term protection.

Where potentially explosive atmospheres are present, safety and compliance become even more critical. The Porta Davit range are available with ATEX Zone 2 approval as standard, with selected products upgradeable to ATEX Zone 1; helping energy teams choose lifting and access solutions that are built for the environment they operate in.

Designed for fast deployment and easy handling, the Porta Davit can be assembled without tools using simple push-button ball lock pins. Its lightweight yet robust design allows a single operator to transport, assemble, and position the system with ease, delivering an excellent strength-to-weight ratio for demanding lifting and safety applications. For enhanced control during lifting operations, an optional rotational handle can be fitted to allow smooth, controlled rotation under load.

When not in use, the PD folds into a compact single-column configuration with a retractable jib, making it easy to transport, store, and protect between uses. Integrated protective fins shield the telescopic jib arm while adding strength and rigidity to the structure, and also provides mounting points for a range of accessories.