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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.

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 […]

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 […]

Renting Rigging Equipment: 5 Ways It Can Help Your Jobsite In the lifting and rigging industry, the equipment you choose directly impacts the success of your job. Using the wrong tool, or using poorly maintained equipment, can bring operations to a halt and create costly jobsite risks. While owning gear may make sense for some […]

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.