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With our efforts combined with our LGH Europe’s initiatives, we’re steadily building a multinational company with the capability to expand into many more world markets.
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Here are a few quick tips on how to use the compression load cell properly on your next lift.
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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 […]
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A Practical Guide to Choosing a Modular Lifting Spreader Beam Modular lifting spreader beams are some of the most versatile below-the-hook lifting devices available. Their interchangeable components allow crews to configure beam lengths, match different pick points, reduce rigging weight, and support a wide range of lifting applications. But choosing the right modular lifting spreader […]
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Electric Power Bar Dolly System: How to Safely Move Heavy Equipment Moving heavy equipment across a jobsite requires the right combination of control, force, and load-moving equipment. An electric power bar dolly system is designed to help move heavy items horizontally when used with compatible rotating skates, tank rollers, or air skates. Unlike a lifting […]
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How LGH Maintains the Highest Standards in Rental Fleet Equipment Since opening our U.S. operations in 1990, LGH has taken a strategic, disciplined approach to building and maintaining our rental fleet. At the core of that strategy is a simple principle: consistency and quality across every location. This ensures that no matter where our customers […]
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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.
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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 […]
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Simple. Safe. Reliable. Hydra-Slide Delivers. Designed for efficiency and precision, the Hydra-Slide system offers one of the safest and most cost-effective solutions for moving heavy loads horizontally. From transformers and compressors to pressure vessels and generators, when your project demands rigid, low-friction movement—you need the Hydra-Slide. And if you’re still on the fence about renting, […]
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