OZ Lifting Introduces Stainless Steel Davit Cranes for Harsh Environments

OZ Lifting Products LLC has introduced a new line of stainless steel davit cranes, components and accessories designed for corrosive, sanitary and wash-down environments. The new range will be available to order beginning June 1.

The launch includes the Stainless 850 and 1500 Davit Cranes, with lifting capacities of 850 pounds and 1,500 pounds, respectively. According to the company, the cranes become its seventh davit family and are available as complete stainless steel systems with compatible bases, winches, and accessories.

Constructed from Type 304 stainless steel, the cranes are designed for use in demanding industries including manufacturing, mining, chemical processing, aerospace, food processing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, textiles and water treatment. The company said the material provides resistance to rust, contamination and long-term wear in harsh operating conditions.

Steve Napieralski, president at OZ Lifting, said: “Back when I first started attending WEFTEC [Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition & Conference] in the late 80s, it was a real eye-opener. I kept hearing the same question, ‘Does that davit crane come in stainless?’ At the time, the answer was almost always, ‘No’. Stainless steel was just too cost-prohibitive, so options were limited or fully custom. But the need was clear. These environments are tough… constant moisture, harsh chemicals, tight spaces… and people needed something durable, portable and built to handle it. That stuck with me over the years. We saw a real gap there, not just in wastewater, but across industries like food processing, cleanrooms and marine applications. This launch is our answer to a question that’s been asked for decades.”

The new stainless steel davit cranes are fully compatible with existing OZ davits and components, allowing users to upgrade or expand systems without replacing entire setups. The company said customers can mix stainless and standard components depending on operational requirements.

Napieralski added: “Where customers have previously been forced into custom or suboptimal solutions, we now have a full stainless steel davit crane and component offering. Designed to our modular, application-focused approach, one crane can be used across multiple base installations, reducing downtime when moving between work areas.”

According to OZ Lifting, the Stainless 850 and 1500 Davit Cranes are individually load tested to 125% capacity and meet NSF H1 food-grade standards. Supporting products include pedestal, socket and wall bases, rope assemblies, a mast extension, wire rope holder, backing plate, headache ball and a manual brake winch.

Additional features include an electropolished finish for corrosion resistance and easier cleaning, a 2.5:1 safety factor, a drill drive winch, and an integrated Weston brake. The cranes also feature the company’s U.S.-patented tool-free assembly and quick-connect pin system. Optional AC- and DC-powered winches are also available.

The stainless steel davit crane products will become available on June 1.