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LGH recently partnered with Hydra-Slide to introduce a game-changing solution: the Hydra-Slide XLP Skidding System! In this blog post, we’ll dive into how these rigging slide systems work and take a closer look at the revolutionary XLP Skidding System.

Gantry Crane Rental: Why Renting May Be Better Than Buying A gantry crane rental can be an excellent lifting solution when headroom is limited, crane access is unavailable, or no convenient overhead lifting points exist. Gantry cranes provide a portable framework for lifting loads with hoists, trolleys, and rigging equipment, making them useful across construction, […]

Increase Safety, Productivity and Profits with Maxial Track Hoists If you’re working with scaffolding and space is tight, the Maxial Track Hoist is an incredible project option. They are designed to save you time and money on the jobsite, while also increasing safety. But what is a Maxial Track Hoist? What is a Maxial Track […]

How to Choose an Electric Chain Hoist for Your Jobsite Electric chain hoists are often a strong choice when a lift requires speed, control, and consistent powered operation. Also known as electric chain fall hoists, these hoists are commonly used in construction, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, and other applications where manual lifting may be too slow […]

What Is a Tirfor? How Tirfor Winches Work and When to Use Them A Tirfor is a portable manual wire rope hoist used for lifting, pulling, lowering, tensioning, and positioning loads. Also commonly known as a Griphoist, it uses a specialized wire rope that passes through the body of the hoist instead of wrapping around […]

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 […]

Machine Moving Skates: Planning Tips for Rotating Heavy Loads Machine moving skates are a practical solution for moving heavy equipment across a facility, plant, or jobsite. Also known as machinery moving skates, equipment moving skates, heavy duty machine skates, machine rollers, or machinery dollies, these low-profile tools help crews move loads that may be too […]

Enerpac Cube Jack: A Steel Cribbing Jack System for Controlled Lifting Traditional jack-and-pack lifting can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and dependent on wood cribbing materials. For projects that require controlled lifting in tight spaces, a steel cribbing jack system offers a more efficient alternative. The Enerpac Cube Jack system, available for rent from LGH, combines a […]

Among the tools you may not know we rent are pallet trucks (aka pallet jacks) and platform carts. An often-overlooked aspect of material handling is how pallets and smaller materials reach the work site when forklifts aren’t an option. Generally used as an “accessory” rental along with other equipment, each of these can be instrumental […]

How to Use a Turnbuckle: Types, Applications, and Installation Steps A turnbuckle, sometimes searched as a “turn buckle,” is a rigging device used to adjust tension, remove slack, and fine-tune the length of a rope, cable, sling, or tensioning assembly. In lifting and rigging applications, turnbuckles can also help level a load, adjust for an […]