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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 […]

What Are Air Skates? How Air Casters Help Move Heavy Equipment Moving heavy equipment inside a facility is not always simple. Large machinery, fabricated structures, industrial components, and sensitive equipment often need to be relocated through tight spaces, around corners, or across finished floors. Forklifts, cranes, or traditional machinery dollies may not be the best […]

Crane Pallet Lifter: A Better Way to Move Palletized Loads When crews need to lift palletized materials to a roof, mezzanine, warehouse level, or hard-to-reach area, forklifts and telehandlers may not make sense. Access may be limited, space may be tight, or the jobsite may already have a crane available. A crane pallet lifter, also […]

Electric Johnson Bar: A Powered Solution for Moving Heavy Loads     Moving heavy equipment across a jobsite often requires precision, control, and the right equipment. When loads are placed on machinery dollies, tank rollers, low-profile dollies, or air skates, an electric Johnson bar can help crews move those loads with less manual force. Also […]

Plate Clamps for Lifting: Vertical Clamp Rentals from LGH   When crews need to lift, rotate, transport, or turn over steel plate, they need the right lifting clamp for the job. Plate clamps for lifting provide a secure way to handle sheet metal and steel plates when no built-in lifting points exist. LGH rents vertical […]

Tripod Hoist Rental: 2-Ton Aluminum Tripod from LGH A tripod hoist can provide a portable lifting solution when crews need to lift materials in tight spaces, uneven terrain, or areas where larger lifting equipment may not fit. While many people associate tripod systems with confined space rescue, LGH also rents a 2-ton aluminum tripod designed […]

Crane Headache Ball: Types, Uses, and How to Choose One A crane headache ball, also known as an overhaul ball, crane ball, or crane hook ball, adds weight to a crane’s single-line hoist rope. This extra weight helps keep the line taut, supports proper spooling on the drum, and helps reduce twisting that could damage […]

Mechanical Jacks: Simplex Ratchet, Reel, and Super Jack Options from LGH Mechanical jacks can be a practical solution when crews need controlled lifting, positioning, holding, or reel support without relying on hydraulic pumps and hoses. While hydraulic pancake jacks are often used for very low-clearance lifting, mechanical jacks may provide greater lift height, simple operation, […]

Electric Chain Hoist with Motorized Trolley: Harrington Models from LGH An electric chain hoist with motorized trolley gives crews the ability to lift a load and move it along a beam using powered equipment. Instead of pairing a separate electric chain hoist with a push trolley or geared trolley, these units combine a Harrington electric […]

Heavy Duty Skidding System: Hydra-Slide HT500 from LGH When a project involves moving an exceptionally heavy load, the first question is often, “What size crane do we need?” In many situations, a crane is the right answer. But when overhead clearance is limited, space is restricted, or the load needs to stay close to the […]