Standard & Custom Sockets and Extensions for REID Davit Cranes

£143.57 (ex. VAT) - £172.28 (inc. VAT)

Optimise your lifting setup with precision-engineered sockets and extension posts designed specifically for the REID Lifting aluminium davit range. Whether installing permanently into new concrete structures, retrofitting to existing steelwork, or adding reach to overcome edge obstructions, these components deliver secure anchorage and certified performance across wastewater, construction, and industrial access applications.

Stainless Steel Options are available on Request

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Reid Lifting

When it comes to portable, lightweight, and high-capacity lifting solutions, Reid Lifting is the global industry gold standard.

Engineered from high-grade aluminum, Reid Lifting systems bridge the gap between heavy-duty lifting capacity and easy, rapid deployment.

Whether you need a reliable anchor point for confined space recovery, water treatment works, or industrial manufacturing, these systems are designed to make difficult lifts safer and more efficient.

Innovators in Aluminum: Combining the strength of traditional steel with the benefits of lightweight aluminum, these systems can be easily transported and assembled by hand.
Safety First: Every system is fully certified, rigorously tested, and designed to meet strict international safety standards for both goods lifting and fall arrest.
Corrosion Resistant: Ideal for harsh outdoor environments, cleanrooms, and water treatment facilities where steel would rust.
Perfect Winch Compatibility: Designed to seamlessly integrate with our range of manual and electric winches for a complete lifting or rescue setup.

Description

Standard & Custom Sockets and Extensions for REID Davit Cranes

Optimise your lifting setup with precision-engineered sockets and extension posts designed specifically for the REID Lifting aluminium davit range. Whether installing permanently into new concrete structures, retrofitting to existing steelwork, or adding reach to overcome edge obstructions, these components deliver secure anchorage and certified performance across wastewater, construction, and industrial access applications.

Key Features
- Direct REID Davit Compatibility: Precision-machined to integrate seamlessly with REID PORTA-DAVIT and PORTA-DAVIT QUANTUM systems, preserving full 360-degree rotation under load.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finishes: Available in passivated 316L stainless steel, hot-dip galvanised steel, and powder-coated architectural finishes to endure coastal, marine, and chemical environments.
- Multiple Installation Profiles: Configurable for top-mount, flush cast-in, side-wall mounting, and bridge clamp setups.
- Height & Reach Flexibility: Davit stem extensions bridge the gap over handrails, parapets, and architectural upstands without compromising lifting capacity.
- Tested & Certified: Fully rated for materials handling and EN 795 fall arrest/man-riding compliance when paired with approved REID davits.
Applications & Sectors
- Water treatment works, wet wells, and pumping stations
- Confined space entry, rescue operations, and man-riding access
- Rooftop HVAC maintenance and perimeter material handling
- Offshore platforms, dockside lifting, and marine facilities

Mounting Configurations

Mounting Configurations

Base Type	Primary Application	Key Advantage
Top Mount / Surface	Bolted directly to reinforced concrete decks or structural steel beams	Easy retrofit with standard chemical or mechanical anchors
Flush / Cast-In	Cast flush into poured concrete slabs	Zero trip hazard when the davit is removed; caps available
Side / Wall Mount	Fixed to vertical concrete walls, pit edges, or tank shells	Leaves walking surfaces and access hatches unobstructed
Bridge / Parapet Clamp	Temporary or non-penetrating clamping systems	Ideal for temporary lifting over walkways and perimeter walls
Custom Fabrications	Tailored angles, extended baseplates, and bespoke offsets	Engineered to resolve site-specific spatial or loading constraints

Additional information

Socket Type	Socket Top Mount 65 GMS with 18mm bolt holes, Socket Side Mount 65 GMS with 18mm bolt holes, Socket Bridge Mount 65 GMS, Socket Flush Mount 65 GMS Cast in, Socket Extension 500mm, Socket Extension 800mm, Socket Extension 1100mm, Socket Pedestal 65 500mm, Socket Pedestal 65 800mm, Socket Pedestal 65 1100mm, PortX Barrel Mount Socket – 60-600mm, Porta-Base Trench Mount – 1200mm radius