rapid-setup davit system

The Porta Davit Quantum range includes models designed specifically for material lifting, alongside personnel-rated variants that support both personnel and material handling applications. Depending on the model selected, the PDQ can provide a goods WLL of up to 600kg, a personnel WLL of up to 300kg, and support a single user for fall protection applications.

Each model is tested and certified for its intended use, giving operators confidence that the system delivers the required levels of safety, performance, and compliance. This allows organisations to select the most appropriate solution for their lifting, access, and safety requirements without compromising reliability or operational flexibility.

Designed for fast deployment and easy handling, the Porta Davit Quantum 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 PDQ 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.

The Porta Davit Quantum range are designed around Reid’s universal 65mm 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 Quantum 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 Quantum 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.

The Porta Davit Quantum range have been designed from the ground up for exceptional durability and a long service life. A key part of this design is the elimination of welded joints. This not only makes the unit lighter and easier to transport in many applications, but also removes the need for costly, time-consuming weld inspections and significantly reduces the potential for failure points to develop later in the product’s life cycle.