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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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LGH President Tony Fiscelli on the Importance of Lift Safety in the Rental Industry In our industry, lift safety isn’t optional — it’s essential. At LGH, we understand that the equipment we provide is used in some of the most demanding and high-risk environments: power plants, refineries, construction sites, and critical infrastructure projects across the […]
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Frying Pan Tower uses BETA MAX Leo Hoist for Restoration Frying Pan Tower is a Coast Guard Light Station about 30 miles off the coast of North Carolina that is being restored. It includes a Bed & Breakfast where the public can stay on the tower for a night or two. Or longer if […]
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Never get complacent or lax in following operating and hoist safety procedures. Almost two-thirds of accidents, 74 percent, happen during routine operations!
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Every year around this time, I always reflect on the past 12 months and mentally prepare myself for the upcoming New Year. This past year has been fantastic for a number of different reasons, but mainly because we celebrated our 25th anniversary this year. It’s hard to believe that the Lifting Gear Hire business began in […]
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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. […]
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What Thanksgiving 2015 Means to LGH Every year just before Thanksgiving, I try and reflect on some of the things I should be thankful for from this past year. Thanksgiving is always a busy time for many people and not to mention, it appears we’re going to have a “white” Thanksgiving from all of the […]
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Hi, I’m Tony Fiscelli, the President of LGH! I thrive in the fast paced nature of the lifting equipment rental industry, and I enjoy the challenges and decisions I’m faced with daily in business operations.
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What to Know About the TRACTEL Tempo III One of the most innovative safety products on the project, the Tempo III from TRACTEL® is a temporary horizontal lifeline that’s manufactured to be used by a maximum of three persons. Its simplistic design offers a lightweight solution to temporary horizontal fall-arrest applications. To familiarize yourself […]
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