Committed lifting partner puts safety first

A safe and effective application of lifting belts

Savix is a reliable Dutch manufacturer and supplier of certified lifting belts. The family business was founded in 2013 by brothers Arjan and Lennaert Dijkgraaf and has since experienced strong growth. Both nationally and internationally. From its production location in Harderwijk, Savix supplies lifting belts to various sectors, specializing in lifting solutions for the carpentry and plastic window frame industries.

Smart lifting requires smart solutions

Lifting window frames and HSB elements requires constant innovation, says Hilbert-Jan van Huffelen, Account Manager Netherlands at Savix. "We are constantly looking for solutions that connect to practice. How are our lifting belts applied? What works well and where do we see room for improvement? Our goal is to make lifting processes not only more efficient, but above all safer."

One common application is lifting wooden window frames, he says. "We supply various types of lifting straps for the carpentry industry, for example lifting straps that are stapled or screwed to the side of the window frame. This creates a practical lifting device to easily and safely raise window frames to height on site. The crucial question here is, "As a user, how can I be sure that this lifting facility has sufficient capacity?". Thanks to our experience and technical expertise, we can provide a substantiated and reliable answer to this."

Rising weights, rising demands

In recent years, the weights of window frames and other precast elements are only increasing. "At Savix, it is in our DNA to respond to these kinds of developments," Van Huffelen said. "We continue to develop and our customers benefit from this every day."

Plastics industry also discovers benefits

In addition to the wood industry, Savix also sees a marked increase in demand for safe lifting solutions within the plastic frame industry. "The challenges are similar," Van Huffelen explains. "How do you get a heavy plastic window frame to height safely, without lifting only at the lintel?"

Especially for this market, Savix developed a new generation of lifting belts with pre-drilled holes, combined with self-drilling screws that fit exactly into these holes. "These screws drill themselves into the steel core of the profile. This creates a solid, secure lifting connection."

Proven lifting safety

The lifting capacities stated by Savix are not theoretically calculated, but actually tested by an independent institute. "We test our lifting devices in practice, to the point of failure," Van Huffelen explains. "Based on these test results, we determine the safe working load, including a safety factor of five. That gives certainty to our customers."

Not everything has to be hoisted

Not every window frame necessarily needs to be hoisted. Especially small and light window frames can often easily be put in place by hand by two people, for example in renovation projects. In such cases, the lifting device is mounted precisely at the bottom of the window frame and the lifting strap acts more as a support device than as a lifting point. "This is a good example of how we look for customized solutions together with the customer," said Van Huffelen. "In a preliminary stage, we discuss what is technically necessary, but also what works practically on the construction site. This combination makes our work valuable."

Taken care of from A to Z

Yet safety in hoisting is not yet taken for granted everywhere. "With many manufacturers of plastic frames, hoisting is still an underexposed topic," Van Huffelen observes. "We would like to change that." Savix therefore supports its customers with practical toolbox meetings for both wooden and plastic window frame manufacturers and contractors. In addition, the NEN-EN 1492-1 certified and SHR-tested hoisting belts are supplied as standard with clear (digital) safety instructions. Whether fixing to wood or directly to plastic, Savix always supplies the right matching screws. Thanks to delivery from stock, customers are completely relieved.