OZ Lifting to Show New Stainless Steel Davit Cranes at WEFTEC

OZ Lifting Products LLC will exhibit a new line of stainless steel davit cranes, components and accessories at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition & Conference (WEFTEC), which takes place September 26-30, 2026 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. The exhibition runs on the final three days; see OZ Lifting at Booth 2429.

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OZ Lifting is a regular vendor at WEFTEC. Attendees are familiar with a range of material handling products used for wastewater and water treatment applications, where operators often encounter varying lift points, obstructions, or changing reach requirements during maintenance. Expansion of the stainless steel series reinforces the company’s commitment to specialized high-performance industries, including those where corrosive, sanitary, and wash-down environments are constant.

The Stainless 850 and 1500 Davit Cranes, of 850 lbs. and 1,500 lbs. capacity respectively, became the company’s seventh davit family. They are available as complete stainless systems, with a full ecosystem of bases, winches, and accessories designed to work together. 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: “It’s relevant that this new line of stainless steel davit cranes has its origin in the WEFTEC community. Back when I first started attending the show decades ago, it was notable how often I was asked the 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 many years.”

Fully compatible with existing OZ davits and components, WEFTEC attendees can 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 environments. Davits are 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; a drill drive winch; and integrated Weston brake.

As WEFTEC visitors will also experience, the wider stainless steel series includes chain hoists, beam clamps, push beam trolleys, manual winches, and davit cranes, allowing users to build complete stainless lifting solutions. Hoists, clamps, and trolleys are available in capacities up to 5 tons, while manual winches are offered in 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 lbs. capacities. All products are lubricated with NSF H1 food-grade grease; load tested; and include a test certificate for traceability.