Facade access equipment

The Davit system is a traditional and effective method of providing permanent and temporary access to facades. It is typically used to suspend large work platforms. Single-user cradles and bosun's chairs—such as motorized bosun's chair—may also be suspended from individual davits. The Davit system, including the davit jib, ensures personnel hoisting and equipment handling operations are carried out safely and efficiently.

The Davit arm comprises an aluminum mast and a jib crane. The boom rotates on a special rolling collar, allowing the cradle to be maneuvered over the parapet. The platform is suspended from a captive trolley, allowing movement along the davit jib. A temporary or portable Davit is designed to be removed and relocated to different parts of the building where sockets are installed.

Until today, Davit systems of up to 3,5m in height and 3m in outreach have been installed.

Applications:

Personnel Hoisting: Davits are frequently used to raise and lower personnel in confined spaces, such as during maintenance or inspection tasks on buildings, towers, or industrial structures.

Equipment Handling: They can also be employed to lift and lower equipment, tools, or materials to facilitate various tasks, using traction hoists such as Unilift.

Components:

Boom: The horizontal arm of the davit that extends over the edge, providing the reach needed for hoisting operations.

Winch or Hoist: The mechanism used for lifting operations or lowering the load, controlled manually or with a powered winch.

Base or Mounting System: The part of the davit attaches to the structure, providing stability and support.

Safety Features:

Fall protection: Davits are designed with safety features to prevent falls, including secure attachment points for harnesses and lifelines.

Load Capacity: Manufacturers specify the maximum load capacity of the davit (working load capacity), ensuring safe operation.