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Among the lifting equipment in LGH’s fleet, some of the more under-utilized pieces of equipment are the material lifts from Sumner™ and Genie®.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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As one of the most used pieces of portable rigging equipment, gantries would be one of the most misused pieces of equipment. Here are seven horrible mistakes made using aluminum gantries.
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One of our most common, and most versatile, rental items is the gantry. Sometimes referred to as a gantry crane or A-frame, the gantry allows you to span a gap and hoist a load up when you have no other suitable anchor points. With a variety of options ranging from the 1-ton aluminum frame to […]
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Spreader Bar Rental: 7 Signs Your Project Needs One A spreader bar for lifting is one of the most effective rigging tools for distributing loads, maintaining proper sling angles, and protecting lifting points from damaging horizontal forces. While lifting beams are commonly used for many applications, there are situations where a modular spreader bar is […]
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With how often spreader beams are used on site, many know quite a bit about the difference in both application and construction of a spreader beam and traditional lifting beams. Here are 9 things you may not know about spreader beams. Modular spreader beams weigh in considerably lighter than their lifting beam counterparts, because they […]
Read More Set Up a Spreader Beam in 60 Seconds: Watch Our Quick Video Guide Using a spreader beam during a lift is essential for proper load control, protecting your equipment, and maintaining balanced tension across your rigging slings. Among the many options available, modular spreader beams stand out for their versatility, compact storage, and easy assembly […]
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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 […]
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