With any project, time is one of the most valuable commodities, yet it can be the most difficult to manage. Finding ways to both speed up the project and simultaneously maintain safety reduces labor costs and keeps your project on schedule.   Even though they are primarily associated with scaffolding applications, Beta Max™ electric hoists are more […]

Low-Capacity Electric Chain Hoists, Now Available from LGH We are thrilled to announce that the Harrington SEM Electric Chain Hoists are now available for rent from LGH! Designed to meet the lower capacity needs of any industry, the SEM Electric Hoist offers a perfect combination of lightweight design and robust lifting capacity.   Product Info […]

It can be a little challenging to decide which chain hoist is most appropriate to use in certain circumstances. This guide will direct you through the benefits that hand, electric, and air hoist options have to offer. 

Electric chain hoists are a common equipment selection in situations where speed is important. Still, as always, there are several factors to consider before deciding whether an electric hoist is the best choice for your application. From ambient conditions to duty cycles, here’s everything to know about selecting and using an electric chain hoist. Power […]

Chain hoists come in all different flavors, from manually operated to air or electric assisted operations. Each option has their own preferred uses, optimal locations, and pro/con lists to help determine the best choice for the project. Additionally, the need for clamps/trolleys to pair with the hoist along with available headroom may render your choice […]

Bridgeview, IL – August 26, 2014 ­– Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) recently launched a new product demonstration video. The video is now available on the LGH YouTube page, www.youtube.com/liftinggearhire. This video focuses on troubleshooting electric chain hoists.   The troubleshooting video contains pertinent information regarding finding solutions to common problems with electric chain hoists. When […]

Beta Max Hoists provide a range of electric cable hoists capable of lifting loads with several benefits over other options. The largest in the fleet is the LEO, capable of hoisting a load of 1,000 lbs at speeds up to 80 ft/min with lifting height of up to 220 feet. One thing to clarify off […]

BETA MAX Hoists are known for being high-speed, portable, and highly versatile. Those features, along with their low running costs and high safety margins, make these hoists an invaluable tool on many job sites, providing value both in terms of labor savings and increasing the safety of workers, equipment, and materials on the job. Keep […]

Continuing with tools you may not know we rent, the electric power bar provides an easy method of pushing a load. Typically paired with low profile dolly systems, tank rollers or air skates, power bars eliminate the need for additional equipment. Below, we’ll cover some of the most common uses, proper use as well as […]

First Time for Everything: Vertically Lifting a Hydroelectric Turbine Rotor   The Situation Our friends at TCB Industrial out of Modesto, CA, recently undertook a powerhouse plant maintenance project to overhaul a hydroelectric turbine generator. As part of this project, they needed to lift and articulate the turbine’s rotor into a vertical position. “We were essentially doing […]