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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 […]

Load Weight Formula: How to Estimate Load Weight for Lifting Before any lift begins, crews need to understand what they are lifting. Estimating the weight of a load is one of the first steps in lift planning because load weight affects the crane, hoist, rigging hardware, sling selection, load monitoring equipment, and overall lifting method. […]

Air Chain Hoist Inspection: How LGH Tests and Certifies Hoists Air chain hoists are built for demanding lifting applications, but like any lifting equipment, they need proper inspection, testing, and maintenance before use. For rental equipment, that process is especially important because each hoist may return from a different jobsite, application, and work environment. At […]

When to Use a Skidding System Instead of a Crane Cranes are essential on many construction and industrial jobsites, but not every heavy load needs to be lifted through the air. When a load must move horizontally, especially in a tight space or under limited headroom, a hydraulic skidding system may be a better fit. […]

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 […]

In this demonstration video from LGH, current and potential users of the Enerpac Synchronous Lift System can view its proper installation and gain some troubleshooting tips to resolve common issues.

Renting Lifting Equipment: 12 Benefits for Contractors Renting lifting equipment can help contractors access the right hoists, beams, rigging gear, jacks, pulling equipment, and material handling solutions without the long-term costs of ownership. For many projects, rental can reduce storage needs, maintenance responsibilities, inspection requirements, and capital tied up in equipment that may sit idle […]

HVAC Lifting Equipment for Maintenance, Repair, and Installation HVAC lifting equipment helps commercial contractors lift, position, remove, and install heavy HVAC components such as rooftop units, compressors, chillers, ductwork, air handlers, and mechanical equipment. Depending on the project, this may include portable gantry cranes, duct lifts, material lifts, hydraulic jacks, chain hoists, come-alongs, beam clamps, […]