Thern Winches & Cranes

Thern® Winches & Cranes

Maintaining a Reputation of Excellence Since 1948

Thern, Inc. is an industry-leading winch and crane manufacturer based in Winona, MN that specializes in lifting, pulling, positioning, and tensioning solutions. Upholding a legacy built on innovation, the company has leveraged over 70 years of continuous research, development, and testing to establish a worldwide reputation for toughness, versatility, and reliability. Sharrow Lifting Products is proud to carry the entire line of Thern products to help you get your job done right.

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Portable Davit Cranes

Portabe Davit Cranes

With capacities up to 2,000 lbs, Thern’s portable davit cranes are lightweight, economical, comfortable to carry, and easy to use. Take advantage of convenient features like multiple boom lengths and angles, as well as streamlined setup and disassembly.

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Heavy Duty Davit Cranes

Heavy-Duty Davit Cranes

Thern’s stationary and transportable davit cranes are built to handle massive loads up to 3,000 lbs. Features include but are not limited to 360° rotation, adjustable booms for high lifts/long reach, and corrosion-resistant finishes.

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Electric Power Winches

Electric Power Winches

When you need serious winch power, don’t settle for less than the best. Thern’s electric power winches can handle up to 100,000 lbs, traverse long distances, and accommodate rapid line speeds to give you ultimate control.

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Portable Electric Winches

Portable Electric Winches

Get superior strength and performance where and when you need it. Thern’s portable electric winches can move up to 4,600 lbs while being quiet, lightweight, and easy to transport.

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Hand Winches

Hand Winches

If you need to move loads up to 10,000 lbs without a power source, you can count on Thern hand winches. Built to last, these winches feature automatic brakes for positive load control and adjustable handles to increase your mechanical advantage.

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Air Winches

Air Winches

High heat, bitter cold, salt and sand, and dirt and grime are no match for Thern’s air winches. You can handle up to 37,000 lbs with confidence in even the harshest environments where pneumatic power is available.

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Hydraulic Winches

Hydraulic Winches

While the 4771HY hydraulic winch has a maximum capacity of 2,000 lbs, almost any of Thern’s electric winches can be custom engineered with hydraulic capabilities and custom controls such as a fully hydraulic manual lever or electric solenoid control.

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Control Systems

Control Systems

Take control of your load with a push of a button. Constructed with only high-quality UL components, choose from single-speed, variable-speed, and custom control systems.

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Ropes and Rigging

Ropes & Rigging

Custom made to order, we’ll help you choose the perfect accessories from galvanized stainless steel or synthetic rope to vertical lead blocks to suit your specific application.

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Industry Applications

Rely on Thern winches and cranes to last and perform in these real-world applications that are sorted by industry. Other key sectors include but are not limited to entertainment, marine, and energy.

Construction

Construction

  • Bridge Cable Stay Tensioning
  • Rooftop HVAC Positioning
  • Debris Removal
  • Bridge Falsework
  • Tower Crane Maintenance
  • Elevator Installation
  • Steel Erection
  • Concrete Slab Positioning
  • Freeway Lighting Maintenance & Repair
Bulk Material Handling

Bulk Material Handling

  • Rail Car Pulling
  • Barge Positioning
  • Conveyor Movement & Tensioning
  • Load Out Chutes
  • Dumpster Movement
  • Exterior Silo, Rooftop, or Tower Operations
  • Raise & Lower Radial Stackers
Mining

Mining

  • Transporting Minerals
  • Heavy Shovel Units
  • Dragline Wire Rope Operation
  • Remote Control of Furnace Doors
  • Pumice Rail Car Positioning
  • Conveyor Take-Up & Tensioning
  • Conveyor Positioning & Maintenance
  • Dredge & Barge Positioning/Operation

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