Chester hoist

Flexible Products Custom-Made for Any Application

From low headroom manual hoists for military applications, to spark-resistant hoist/trolley combinations, Chester Hoist has the expertise to design products to get the job done. The brand specializes in engineered products for special requirements such as those for use in hazardous areas, corrosive environments, clean rooms and other demanding applications.

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Red manual chain hoist with a 2-ton capacity, mounted on a steel beam, featuring chains and a hook for lifting heavy loads.

Solving Your Most Complex Problems with Innovative Custom Solutions

Chester Hoist’s dedication to quality, service, and value has been evident for more than 60 years. The brand continues to lead the material handling industry in complex and innovative customized solutions to high-value problems.

Chester’s established models of “Zephyr” low headroom hoists have contributed to Chester’s reputation of exceeding the needs of the customer. Although Chester offers a complete line of standard products, the brand is best known for producing one-of-a-kind hoists based on the stringent requirements of the customer

 

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Rated and Specified Across the Industries That Matter Most

Manufacturers rely on our lifts in critical situations where downtime is not an option. American-made. Operator-first. Designed for environments where failure isn’t acceptable.

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Automotive

Hoists are essential in automotive manufacturing and repair — keeping operations moving efficiently and safely on the production floor and in the shop.

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Pharma & Food Processing

In food and beverage processing, there's no room for contamination, corrosion, or compromise. From lifting vats of ingredients to positioning heavy processing equipment, the right hoist keeps your facility compliant, clean, and efficient.

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Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

Heavy equipment manufacturing is a demanding sector where lifting and material handling systems play a critical role across every stage of production.

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Aerospace & Defense

In aerospace and defense, every component carries critical importance — and the equipment used to handle it must meet the same exacting standards.

Downtime Costs More Than the Right Hoist Ever Will

Every day running the wrong hoist, waiting on unavailable parts, or working with a distributor who doesn’t know the product is a day that costs more than it should.

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