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Zephyr Hook Type Hand Chain Hoist

The Chester Zephyr Hook Type Hoists are steel framed hook suspended hoists built and tested to rigid specifications of quality and performance, to exceed industry standards. The Chester Zephyr is a thoroughly engineered hoist from every standpoint. Its simplicity of design makes it easy to service and maintain.

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Features and Benefits

  • Alloy Steel for Added Durability
    Gears and pinions are alloy steel, machine cut, heat-treated and mounted on heavy-duty roller bearings. Precision formed alloy steel load chain runs in a reversible 5 or 6 pocket load sheave.
  • Rugged, Lightweight Design
    Standard construction features include a lightweight steel frame, heavy duty steel covers, ball bearing supported load shaft and a durable, efficient, grease lubricated planetary gear train.
  • Smooth, Trouble-free Operation
    Load and hand chain guides assure smooth, trouble-free operation.
  • Precision Load Handling
    A fast acting Weston Style brake provides smooth, positive load handling.
  • Mechanically-sealed, Grease-tight Enclosure
    Heavy steel housings keep out most foreign material, protecting precision-machined working parts. Sealed enclosure keeps lubrication in, making the Chester Zephyr a lifetime-lubricated hoist under normal conditions. No protruding parts prevent snagging.
  • Durable Internal Gears, Pinions & Pinion Shafts
    Internal gears and pinions are made of nickel-chromemolybdenum alloy steel. Internal gear is heat treated for durability and strength. Machine-cut teeth are heat treated and mounted on heavy-duty roller bearings. Gear and pinion shafts are made of rigidly mounted alloy steel and are surface hardened and ground.
  • Flexible and Adaptable
    The Zephyr design is easily adaptable to meet the special requirements of most applications.
  • Load Wheel
    Heat-treated cast steel with spline fit to load shaft. Chain pockets are accurately formed, and load wheel can be reversed when new chain is installed to effect double life.
  • Shock Resistant
    Stamped covers made of heavy-gauge steel, two rolled steel sections in the frame and strong alloy steel suspension provide durability and shock resistance.
  • Easy Dismantling
    Using only a small wrench and screwdriver, operators can make periodic inspections or replace chains and parts with ease.
  • Top Hook Assembly
    Permits hoist to rock and swivel under load. Alloy crosshead rocks in rolled steel straps welded to frame. Alloy hook is heat treated. Drop-forged alloy steel hook will open before fracturing.

Optional Features

  • Options
    • Track clamps, load limiters, trolley bumpers and drop stops, chain containers.
  • Spark-Resistant Options
    • Solid Bronze Bottom Hook, Bottom Block, Brake Ratchet and Trolley Wheels. Stainless Steel Load Chain. Aluminum or Stainless Steel Hand Chain.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Options
    • Special corrosion-resistant finishes created specifically for operation in salt-laden or other corrosive environments.
  • Clean-Room Options
    • Stainless-steel components. Grease-tight enclosure with food-grade lubricant. Food-grade epoxy finish.

Documents

Brochures & Catalogues

[Catalogs] Chester Hoists and Trolleys Catalog [Brochure] Chester Zephyr Hook-Suspended Hoists Brochure

Manuals & Supplements

[O&M Manual] CHH Zephyr Hook Manual

Product & Data Sheets

[Datasheets] Hand Chain Hoist Comparison Chart

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