Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products has launched a new line of stainless steel davit cranes, components and accessories, designed for corrosive, sanitary and wash-down environments. The range is available to order from 1 June.

May 19, 2026 | HOIST Magazine | By Staff

The Stainless 850 and 1500 Davit Cranes, of 850lbs and 1,500lbs capacity respectively, become OZ Lifting’s seventh davit family. They are available as complete stainless systems, with a full ecosystem of bases, winches and accessories designed to work together.

Expansion of the stainless steel series reinforces the company’s commitment to specialised high-performance industries. Type 304 stainless steel construction makes the cranes suitable to use in a multitude of demanding markets, including aerospace; chemical processing; electronics; food processing; mining; pharmaceuticals; manufacturing; textiles; and water treatment. The range offers superior resistance to rust, contamination and long-term degradation.

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.”

Full compatibility

Fully compatible with existing OZ davits and components, the landmark product launch allows customers to upgrade or expand selectively without replacing entire systems. The Stainless 850 and 1500 Davit Cranes support mix-and-match configurations between stainless and standard components, based on application needs, while providing a cost-effective path to transition into stainless steel for corrosive or sanitary environments.

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.”

Feature packed

Individually load tested to 125% capacity, the Stainless 850 and 1500 Davit Cranes meet NSF H1 food-grade standards. They come available with a full suite of supporting stainless products, including pedestal, socket and wall bases; mast extension; wire rope holder; headache ball; backing plate; rope assemblies; and manual brake winch.

Other key product features include electropolished finish, offering corrosion resistance and easy cleaning; 2.5:1 safety factor; a drill drive winch; and integrated Weston brake.

All OZ Lifting davit cranes have the same basic features: US-patented tool-free assembly; corrosion-resistant finish; and quick connect pin system, which ensures tool-free assembly. AC or DC-powered winches are optional.

This latest release expands a portfolio of stainless steel products that already includes lever hoists, chain hoists, beam clamps, push beam trolleys and manual brake winches, widely used in environments where food-grade and cleanroom standards are required.

The new stainless steel davit crane products are available from 1 June 2026.