LGH Blog

Industry Insights That Lift Your Business

The LGH blog is your resource hub for all things lifting and rigging—from hands-on how-tos to behind-the-scenes project wins. Whether you’re searching for technical guidance, equipment tips, or real-world success stories, you’ll find valuable insights across every category.

This is where expertise meets application—written by the LGH team for the field teams that count on us.

Explore blog categories including:

  • Product Spotlights: Deep dives into hoists, jacks, beams, and more

  • Project Solutions: Real-world rentals in action, solving complex lifts

  • Rigging Tips & Techniques: Best practices, safety advice, and gear guidance

Bookmark the blog to stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead on your next lift.

End of Year Review from President Tony Fiscelli

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LGH in 2017

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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4 Quick Tips About the Compression Load Cell

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?

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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Get to Know Modulift Modular Spreader Beams: Features, Selection Tips & Common Pitfalls

Get to Know Modulift Modular Spreader Beams When it comes to adaptable lifting solutions, few tools are as versatile or reliable as Modulift modular spreader beams. Designed to handle a range of applications and lift configurations, these beams are a go-to solution for demanding job sites across industries. At LGH, we offer Modulift spreader beams […]

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Get to Know the Electric Power Bar

Electric Dolly for Heavy Items: How to Safely Use the Powerbar Electrical System When it comes to pushing or skidding extremely heavy loads, the electric power bar (also known as the Powerbar Electrical system) is a reliable tool—especially when paired with a dolly system, tank rollers, or air skates. At LGH, our electric power bars […]

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From the President’s Desk: LGH’s Rental Fleet Equipment Standards

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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Testing and Certifying Rigging Equipment

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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Conventional vs Synchronous Pumps: What’s the Difference?

Conventional vs Synchronous Pumps: What’s the Difference? Conventional and synchronous pumps are commonly found on any jobsite that requires jacking a load. Some common conventional pumps include the Hydraulic Hand Pump, Gasoline Hydraulic Pump, and Electric Hydraulic Pump. Unlike these conventional options, a Synchronous Lifting System ensures synchronous lifting and jacking by providing equal flow […]

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12 Reasons to Rent the Hydra-Slide

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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