At REID Lifting, we offer the best lifting devices for use in the Water and Wastewater industries. When it comes to pump and pipe lifting, restricted access scenarios, and water treatment plant maintenance access, our range of davits and gantries provide a strong and user-friendly method of lifting and lowering.

Lifting equipment in the Water and Wastewater industries

Over the last decade, water and wastewater facilities have changed dramatically. Due to major advancements in technology, much of the equipment now used is far more robust and long-lasting, this means that many pumps and accessories have become larger and heavier. Sterilization systems are now more complex with more maintenance required on their numerous valves, compressors, and motors while water pumps and mixers are generally much heavier, meaning that replacement and maintenance work require stronger lifting devices.

Historically, Water and Wastewater lifting devices were usually overhead cranes with an I beam fitted permanently into the ceiling. These types of cranes were expensive, inefficient, and had to be permanently installed into the water treatment plant. As an alternative to fixed I beam cranes, portable davits became popular in the Water and Wastewater industries. The original models, however, were made from steel with an extremely heavy socket or mounting base plate. These steel davits were prone to failing under heavy loads and were often difficult to operate.

More recently, a range of aluminum lifting devices have been developed for use in the Water and Wastewater industries. These new aluminum davits and gantries provide a far more effective method of lifting and lowering, are completely portable, and offer outstanding levels of strength, safety, and functionality.

REID Lifting: innovative aluminum lifting devices

At REID Lifting, our range of aluminum davits and gantry cranes have been used extensively across the Water and Wastewater industries. To give you a more comprehensive view of why our lifting equipment is perfect for this industry, here are some of the features of our most popular products for use in the Waste and Wastewater sector.

T Davit for the Water and Wastewater industry

The REID Lifting T Davit is a lightweight portable lifting device available in a range of different models and configurations. It is ideal for use in the Water and Wastewater industries thanks to its flexible design and compatibility with a range of lifting chains and goods and personnel winches. Our T Davit provides the following lifting capacity:

·        Maximum goods lifting capacity of 1320lb

·        Maximum personnel lifting capacity of 660lb

·        Fall protection for up to 1 user

·        Column lengths up to 86 inches

·        Beam lengths with a maximum reach of 63 inches

·        360-degree rotation under full load

·        ANSI & OSHA compliant

Porta Davit Quantum for the Water and Wastewater industry

The Porta Davit Quantum can be manually operated by just one person and can be rapidly deployed and fully assembled in minutes. In the Waste and Wastewater industries, its compact design allows for easy access to a variety of confined spaces. This makes it perfect for accessing water treatment equipment within a restricted area. In terms of lifting capacity, the Porta Davit Quantum provides:

·        Maximum goods lifting capacity of 1320lb

·        Maximum personnel lifting capacity of 660lb

·        Fall Protection for up to 1 user

·        One pin assembly – no tools required

·        Davit weight just 41lb

Porta Gantry for the Water and Wastewater industry

The REID Lifting Porta Gantry provides super strong A-frame lifting with an overhead anchor point to protect against accidents and allow easy lifting of various heavy objects and materials. The Porta Gantry is often specified for use in the Water and Wastewater industries when it is necessary to remove, replace and maintain heavy water pumps. The Porta Gantry provides the following lifting capacities:

·        Maximum goods lifting capacity of 11,000lb

·        Maximum personnel lifting capacity of 5,500lb

·        Ergonomic 360-degree swivel locking castors

·        Protects up to 3 people against accidental fall

·        Interchangeable beams and A frames

·        ANSI and OSHA Compliant

Porta Gantry Rapide for the Water and Wastewater industry

The Porta Gantry Rapide is a lightweight, foldable, height adjustable gantry system designed for rapid deployment. It is an excellent choice for Water and Wastewater scenarios where quick access is required for emergency maintenance or repair work. Its compact design and flexible configuration also make it ideal for use in confined spaces. With the Porta Gantry Rapide, you can expect:

·        Maximum goods lifting capacity of 2200lb

·        Maximum personnel lifting capacity of 1100lb

·        ANSI and OSHA compliant

·        Protects up to 2 people against accidental fall

·        3 height adjustable versions

·        9.5ft maximum lifting eye height

·        Maximum beam length of 13ft

The Water and Wastewater industry is a quickly developing sector with new innovations being introduced at an extremely high pace. At REID Lifting, our range of davits and gantries have been designed and built for use in a range of modern applications. Their lightweight aluminum structure provides unrivalled strength for lifting heavy duty equipment while their compact design makes them perfect for restricted access use. Both these attributes make them the perfect choice for Water and Wastewater industry applications.

If you’re involved in the Water and Wastewater industries and you’d like to find out more about any REID Lifting davit and gantry systems, get in touch today. For more information, you can call us on
+++0800 640 5507 or contact us online.