Profile: Chester Hoist specializes develops manual chain hoists in 1/4 through 25 ton capacity, worm drive electric wire rope hoists through 15 ton capacity and electric low headroom chain hoists for 1 through 25 ton capacity. We focus on engineered products for special applications, such as hazardous area (explosion proof) classifications, corrosive environments, close headroom, clean room, MIL specifications and various other demanding applications.