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Before You Move: Critical Planning Tips for Rotating Machine Skates What comes to mind when we mention machine skates? If you’re thinking Hillman Rollers (also known as tanks or elephant feet), you’re not alone. These traditional machine skates remain a staple in certain industries where heavy loads simply need to be moved from point A […]

Today, we will focus our attention on the most commonly overlooked issue facing electric-powered devices and can discuss requirements and common issues on air-powered equipment at a later date.

How to Calculate Headroom for Lifting Operations: Indoor and Crane Lifts Explained     Headroom can make or break your lift—literally. Whether you’re working indoors with a gantry or executing a heavy lift using a crane and spreader beams, understanding how much vertical space your equipment will occupy is essential for planning and safety. In […]

At first glance, purchasing your own gantry system might seem like a logical long-term investment. But many experienced contractors and industrial firms have discovered the advantages of gantry crane rental—especially when you consider total cost of ownership, jobsite flexibility, and storage needs.

Reason #11 to Rent: How LGH Boosts Your Borrowing Capacity Without Sacrificing Growth Preserve Capital. Expand Possibilities. In today’s unpredictable economy, preserving your company’s capital is more important than ever. Tying up funds in equipment that may only be used once or twice limits your flexibility and strains your balance sheet. By renting instead of […]

Reason #8 to Rent: Eliminate Storage Costs with LGH Rental Storage Savings Stop Paying to Store What You Don’t Need Every Day Owning your own lifting and rigging equipment may seem smart—until you’re not using it. Then it just becomes an expensive space problem. From rusted hoists to oversized beams, storing your fleet is more […]

Reason #5 to Rent: LGH Certified Rental Gear That’s Ready to Perform — Every Time Access the Best. Avoid the Headaches. From day one, LGH built its business around one goal: delivering top-tier rental gear that’s safer, more reliable, and ready when you are. Instead of selling equipment, we focused on value—making sure every customer […]

All About Rigging Slings: Choker Hitch In the previous installment of our sling series, we covered the basket hitch. We shared how the rated capacity is double what is listed on the sling tag when utilized in a true basket setting. In this second installment, we will take a closer look at a choker hitch […]

This blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits, and limitations of the various sling hitches and where you would find them in use in the field.

Gantry Crane Rental for Maintenance and Repair Operations Gantry cranes are an essential tool for maintenance and repair professionals who need a mobile, reliable lifting solution. Because these cranes don’t require a fixed structure or permanent foundation, gantry crane rental is an ideal option for facilities or job sites where flexibility and portability are top […]