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Proximity, Planning, Performance: Three P’s that Spell Success in the Rental Market The pressure to deliver projects on time and within budget has never been more acute across North America’s construction landscape. As timelines tighten, labor shortages deepen, and regulations grow more complex, contractors and project managers are rethinking every aspect of the build—including the […]

Air winches are essential tools for lifting or pulling loads to specific points with efficiency and safety. Known for their high speed and automatic holding brakes, air winches often outperform other comparable winches in certain applications. However, selecting the right air winch for your project requires careful consideration.

Hydra-Slide’s compact and hand-portable Low Profile Skidding Systems are a safe, simple, and reliable way to move heavy machinery in challenging circumstances.

Low Headroom Lifting Beams: How to Choose the Right Beam   When a heavy load needs to be lifted but overhead space is limited, the right below-the-hook equipment can make all the difference. Cranes, hoists, and rigging hardware all play an important role in a lift, but the beam used below the hook can determine […]

Tag line usage is an important method to prevent line-of-fire injuries during overhead lifts. They can help you avoid having to put your hands directly on a load. A planned tag line procedure helps the lift go smoothly – especially with large, complex loads.

What are Digital Load Links all about? How can they make your lift safer? Read this blog to find out!

Portable Gantry Crane Rental: Why Renting May Be Better Than Buying A portable gantry crane rental can be an excellent lifting solution when headroom is limited, crane access is unavailable, or no convenient overhead lifting point exists. Portable gantry cranes provide a temporary framework for lifting loads with hoists, trolleys, slings, shackles, and other rigging […]

Has purchasing and maintaining rigging equipment become a headache? Looking for a better solution? Here are five significant benefits of renting lifting beams from LGH.

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. 

Hydraulic Lifting Systems: Pumps, Cylinders, and Accessories to Consider A hydraulic lifting system is more than a cylinder and a pump. To raise a heavy load with control, crews may need hydraulic cylinders, the right pump style, manifolds, pressure gauges, valves, hoses, cribbing, and other accessories that help manage load movement and pressure throughout the […]