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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are many kinds of jacks in the industry built to perform numerous tasks and with specific uses in mind. Ranging from low capacity toe jacks designed to get underneath a low-clearance load to 1,000 ton rams capable of holding up a bridge, whatever load needs lifting, there is a jack capable of meeting your […]

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 […]

Air Skates for Moving Equipment: Why Machine Movers Trust This Friction-Free System In mechanical moving applications, machine movers have traditionally relied on tank rollers and gantries. While effective, these systems typically reduce load weight by about 95%, using a coefficient of friction around 0.05. But what if you could cut that down even further? Enter […]

New Addition: 100-Ton JDN Air Chain Hoist Now Available for Rental We’re excited to announce the newest expansion to the LGH rental fleet: the JDN 100-ton air chain hoist. This ultra-heavy-duty hoist is designed for the most demanding industrial applications—delivering precision, power, and reliability in high-capacity lifting environments. With one unit now available and 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 To Choose the Right I Beam Trolley Choosing the right I beam trolley starts with more than simply matching the trolley’s capacity to the weight of the load. Beam dimensions, available headroom, travel distance, operating frequency, power source, and the type of hoist being used can all affect which trolley is appropriate for the […]