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Synchronized Lifting Systems: Choosing the Right Jacking Setup Synchronized lifting is the process of raising a load, structure, or piece of equipment from multiple points at the same time. The goal is to keep the load controlled and level throughout the lift, helping reduce the risk of twisting, binding, structural stress, or damage. Also known […]

What are the advantages of lever hoists and when should you use them? With the versatility of chain come-a-longs and griphoists, you may be able to save a job where standard hand chain hoists are not an option. Take a deeper look at some practical applications and what sets lever hoists apart.

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     Properly factoring in headroom can make or break your lifting project. 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 […]

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.

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 […]

How Do Spreader Beams Work? The Science Behind Modular Spreader Beams   Spreader beams are common throughout the lifting and rigging industry, especially when crews need to lift large, long, wide, or awkward loads. But how do spreader beams work, and why can a hollow modular beam support extremely heavy loads? The answer comes down […]

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 […]