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Why the Griphoist is One of the Most Underrated Tools in Your Rigging Arsenal When it comes to lifting and pulling in tight or unconventional spaces, the Griphoist—also known as a Tirfor, Tractel Griphoist, or grip hoist—offers unmatched flexibility. Often overlooked in favor of electric or chain-driven alternatives, the Griphoist delivers reliable performance in environments […]

Collector Ring: A Circular Load Lifting Device for Round Structures   One of the most specialized tools in the LGH rental fleet is the Collector Ring, a purpose-built circular load lifting device designed for large round structures. Silos, tanks, domes, vessels, and other circular loads often require multiple lift points, balanced load distribution, and controlled […]

How a Rigging Triangle Plate Enhances Balance, Reduces Tension, and Saves Headroom Continuing from our ongoing series, the LGH Tri-Link rigging sling triangle plate, also known as a triangle lifting plate or triangle spreader plate, is a compact, powerful tool that equalizes and balances multi-leg sling setups. It keeps loads stable and can work as […]

Jersey Barrier Lifting Clamp: A Better Way to Move Concrete Barriers In the rigging world, there is rarely one right way to lift a load. Each jobsite brings its own challenges, from limited space and awkward lifting points to the size, shape, weight, and surface condition of the object being moved. Concrete road barriers are […]

When making a mechanical move, air skates can provide a great alternative to decrease the force required to make the move. But when is the right time to use them?

Among the lifting equipment in LGH’s fleet, some of the more under-utilized pieces of equipment are the material lifts from Sumner™ and Genie®.

Portable gantry cranes are versatile lifting solutions for jobsites without suitable overhead anchor points. Learn how to assemble and set up a portable gantry crane safely.

7 Reasons to Rent a Spreader Bar for Your Next Lift A spreader bar for lifting helps distribute load forces, maintain proper sling angles, and protect lifting points from damaging horizontal stress. For long-span lifts, multi-point picks, or loads with sensitive attachment points, a spreader bar (also known as a spreader beam) can provide a […]

Modular Lifting Spreader Beam: 9 Things to Know Before Your Next Lift Spreader beams are common below-the-hook lifting devices, but not every crew understands how much the right beam design can affect rigging weight, transport, sling angles, and load control. A modular lifting spreader beam gives crews more flexibility than many fixed lifting devices. By […]

Air Skates for Moving Equipment: Why Machine Movers Trust This Friction-Free System In mechanical moving applications, machine movers have traditionally relied on tank rollers and gantries. While effective, these systems typically reduce load weight by about 95%, using a coefficient of friction around 0.05. But what if you could cut that down even further? Enter […]