Ceiling Hoists
Astor Bannerman supplies, installs and maintains ceiling hoists across the UK, including fixed track systems, and our compact OT200 ceiling hoist. Speak To Us View Products
Ceiling hoists are essential moving and handling solutions that enable safe, dignified transfers for disabled people and those with limited mobility. Installed in care settings, homes, schools, and public facilities.
Ceiling Hoists for Safe and Dignified Transfers
We specialise in ceiling track hoists and overhead lifting systems designed to provide safe, dignified, and efficient transfer solutions for people with reduced mobility.
Whether you’re looking to improve accessibility in a care home, hospital, school, Changing Places facility, or a private home environment, our expert team will work with you to deliver a tailored, futureproof solution.
As a proud UK manufacturer, we combine over 30 years of experience with high-quality engineering and a flexible, consultative approach to meet the needs of both users and care providers.
Why Choose an Overhead Ceiling Hoist?
A ceiling hoist, also known as an overhead hoist or track hoist, provides a safe, practical solution for moving individuals with limited mobility.
Whether you’re transferring from bed to bath, wheelchair to toilet, or room to room, ceiling hoists reduce the risk of manual handling injuries and preserve the dignity of the user.
Benefits:
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Reduces carer strain and injury risk (LOLER compliant)
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Improves comfort and safety for users
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Saves space compared to mobile hoists
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Options for fixed, portable, and room-to-room systems
Why Choose an Overhead Ceiling Hoist?
A ceiling hoist, also known as an overhead hoist or track hoist, provides a safe, practical solution for moving individuals with limited mobility.
Whether you’re transferring from bed to bath, wheelchair to toilet, or room to room, ceiling hoists reduce the risk of manual handling injuries and preserve the dignity of the user.
Benefits:
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Reduces carer strain and injury risk (LOLER compliant)
-
Improves comfort and safety for users
-
Saves space compared to mobile hoists
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Options for fixed, portable, and room-to-room systems
Astor OT200 | Ceiling Hoist.
The Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist is a high‑performance, low‑profile lifting solution for residential, care and clinical environments.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, it offers a 205 kg safe working load via a whisper‑quiet electric drive and rechargeable lithium‑ion battery supporting up to 50 lifts per charge.
Its ceiling‑mounted track maximises floor space, while the two‑button handset and automatic safety lock ensure safe, intuitive transfers. Quick to install and simple to maintain, the OT200 delivers reliable, dignified support without ever drawing attention to itself.
Project Spotlights | Ceiling Hoists
View our Hoisting Brochure
Our Ceiling Hoist Brochure is your go-to guide for safe and dignified transfer solutions.
Covering fixed and portable hoists, ceiling track layout options, LOLER compliance, and design considerations, it’s ideal for architects, care providers, and facility planners looking to create fully accessible environments.
Ceiling Hoist Design & Installation Support
We support you through every stage of your ceiling hoist project, from the initial design to long-term use. Our team offers free site surveys and design consultations to help you create the most effective and discreet layout for your space.
For architects and specifiers, we provide tailored CPD training to ensure your designs meet current best practices. Once installed, we’re here to support you with LOLER inspection guidance, ongoing servicing, and expert advice.
Every system can be customised with ceiling track layouts to suit the needs of the user and environment.
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