Description
REID Lifting Porta Gantry 2000kg SWL – Portable Industrial Overhead Crane
Engineered for extreme performance without sacrificing mobility, the REID Lifting Porta Gantry (2000kg SWL) provides heavy-duty overhead lifting capacity in a light, modular frame. Manufactured in the UK from high-grade anodized aluminium, this 2-tonne mobile gantry system allows teams to execute heavy material handling and safe personnel lowering/retrieval in locations inaccessible to traditional crane systems.
Whether deployed for field operations, plant maintenance, or site safety, this gantry sets up fast using simple four-bolt manual assembly—eliminating the need for specialized tools or extra machinery on site.
Core Advantages & Features
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High-Capacity Dual Utility: Rated for a 2000 kg Safe Working Load (SWL) on material handling and a 750 kg Working Load Limit (WLL) for personnel safety applications.
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Certified Multi-Person Fall Protection: Functions as an approved fall arrest anchor for up to 5 users simultaneously, conforming to strict IRATA and PD CEN/TS 16415 guidelines.
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Lightweight Aluminium Build: High-tensile, corrosion-resistant anodized aluminium construction delivers maximum structural integrity while remaining manageable for manual transport.
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Fully Modular Configuration: Interchangeable components allow custom tailoring. Choose from variable A-frame heights (1.6m to 5.8m) and beam spans (2.5m to 8.4m) to suit your ceiling clearance and load widths.
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360° Mobility Options: Outfitted with high-durability 360° swivel-locking castors as standard. Optional directional locks or pneumatic off-road castors are available for rough ground conditions.
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Explosion-Proof / ATEX Approved: Standard ATEX Zone 2 certification (Zone 1 optional) ensures safe operation in volatile or hazardous atmospheric environments.
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Trolley Compatibility: Fully compatible with manual, gated, gear-driven, and masterlink trolley attachments for smooth load movement across the beam.
Key Applications & Industry Uses
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Water & Utilities Treatment: Reliable lifting of submersed pumps, heavy valves, and equipment over wet wells and treatment tanks.
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Confined Space Entry & Rescue: Safe lowering, retrieval, and fall arrest protection for multi-person teams working in shafts, vaults, and manholes.
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Plant Maintenance & Manufacturing: Precision movement and placement of heavy machine parts, dies, and motors on workshop floors.
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Civil Construction & Infrastructure: Mobile overhead support for trackside rail repairs, trench maintenance, and temporary structural rigging.


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