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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.

Best Gantry Crane for Maintenance Work: How to Choose the Right Option Maintenance and repair work often requires a lifting solution that can move where the work is happening. Whether crews are removing a motor, replacing an HVAC component, servicing equipment, or working in a facility with limited overhead lifting options, a gantry crane can […]

How Renting Rigging Equipment from LGH Saves You Time, Money, and Downtime In the lifting and rigging industry, the equipment you choose directly impacts the success of your job. Using the wrong tool—or using a poorly maintained one—can bring operations to a halt or, worse, result in costly or dangerous consequences. While some believe owning […]

Avoid Costly Damage: A Guide to Proper Lock Nut Ram Use Hydraulic lock nut rams are a powerful and versatile tool used across a variety of heavy-lifting applications — from raising bridges and concrete foundations to lifting heavy equipment for extended periods. But with that versatility comes the need for proper use and care, especially […]

Wire Rope Sling Inspection: What to Check Before Every Lift Wire rope slings are durable, versatile, and built for demanding lifting applications. But like any piece of rigging equipment, they can wear, fatigue, corrode, or become damaged over time. That is why wire rope sling inspection is so important. A wire rope sling may not […]

Snatch Block Rigging: Choosing the Block for Your Lifting or Pulling Project Snatch blocks are important tools in rigging, lifting, and pulling applications where wire rope needs to be redirected, supported, or used to increase mechanical advantage. When selected correctly, a snatch block can help improve line control, change the direction of pull, and support […]

Single Acting vs Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder: What’s the Difference and When Should You Use Each? If you’re using hydraulic rams on a job site and not quite sure whether you need a single acting hydraulic cylinder or a double acting hydraulic cylinder, you’re not alone. Misunderstanding how each system functions—and when to use it—can […]

Equipment failure can cause catastrophic damage, including injury and even death. At LGH, we test and certify every single piece of equipment before it leaves our warehouses. 

Types of Hydraulic Pumps for Industrial Jacks: How to Choose the Right Setup Industrial hydraulic jacking applications depend on more than the jack or cylinder itself. The pump, hoses, valves, gauges, manifolds, and controls all affect how the system performs. That is why choosing the right hydraulic pump matters. The best pump for the job […]

Air Winch vs. Electric Winch: Which One Should You Use? Choosing between an air winch and an electric winch depends on the load, jobsite conditions, available power source, required line speed, duty cycle, and available space. Both winch types can help lift, pull, or position loads, but they are not interchangeable in every application. An […]