Chant Engineering
Measuring instruments
Company Profile and Heritage
Chant Engineering Co. Inc., established in 1970, boasts over 55 years of engineering excellence and innovation in manufacturing. This family-owned business, now spanning three generations, operates from a 60,000 sq ft 'green design' energy-efficient manufacturing facility in New Britain, PA. Chant's mission is to be a trusted global source for all testing machinery, prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction. The company holds significant accreditations, including ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D (for aviation, space, and defense), and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 from Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA), underscoring its commitment to quality management and technical competence. Chant is also an active member of industry organizations such as the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) and the Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA).
Specialized Products and Solutions
Chant Engineering is a recognized leader in designing and manufacturing heavy-duty proof test beds, reeling machines (including the innovative Sidewinder Series), and a wide array of custom test stands. Their extensive product portfolio serves as a 'one-stop shop' for rigging equipment, encompassing swagers, annealers, cutting machines, and essential fittings like Friedrich Höppe HEG Thimbles and Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM) load cells. The company excels in providing bespoke testing machinery for diverse sectors, including aerospace, automotive, transportation, industrial, military, and the valve, iron pipe, and pump industries. Examples of their specialized equipment include test stands for F-15K servo valves, helicopter cargo hooks, power steering pumps, and large-scale tri-axial servo-hydraulic testing machines capable of structurally testing ship hull sections with up to 5 million lbs of force. They also engineer hydrostatic test bunkers and systems, designed for operator safety and capable of handling pressures up to 60,000 PSI for demanding applications.
Comprehensive Services and Support
Beyond manufacturing, Chant Engineering provides a full suite of critical services to ensure optimal performance and longevity of equipment. These offerings include ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration services, traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), for load cells ranging from 40 lbs to 3.3 million lbs. Customers benefit from comprehensive on-site and remote training programs, 24/7 technical support, and various Proactive Maintenance Plans (1, 3, and 5-year options) designed to minimize production downtime. The company also specializes in upgrades, retrofits, and complete refurbishments for existing machinery, ensuring equipment meets current standards and functionalities. Proprietary software solutions such as Chant DataTEST™ for sophisticated data acquisition and CertLink, a cloud-based system providing instant access to test certificates, further enhance their value proposition.
