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What are Digital Load Links all about? How can they make your lift safer? Read this blog to find out!
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LGH recently partnered with Hydra-Slide to introduce a game-changing solution: the Hydra-Slide XLP Skidding System! In this blog post, we’ll dive into how these rigging slide systems work and take a closer look at the revolutionary XLP Skidding System.
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Portable Gantry Crane Rental: Why Renting May Be Better Than Buying A portable gantry crane rental can be an excellent lifting solution when headroom is limited, crane access is unavailable, or no convenient overhead lifting point exists. Portable gantry cranes provide a temporary framework for lifting loads with hoists, trolleys, slings, shackles, and other rigging […]
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Has purchasing and maintaining rigging equipment become a headache? Looking for a better solution? Here are five significant benefits of renting lifting beams from LGH.
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It can be a little challenging to decide which chain hoist is most appropriate to use in certain circumstances. This guide will direct you through the benefits that hand, electric, and air hoist options have to offer.
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The benefits of dirt stoppers and oilers can improve your bottom line.
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Minifor Hoist Misuses: 5 Mistakes to Avoid A Minifor hoist is a portable electric cable hoist used for lightweight lifting applications where crews need a compact, easy-to-position lifting solution. Manufactured by Tractel, Minifor hoists are known for portability, fast setup, pendant control, and unlimited lifting height when paired with the proper wire rope. LGH rents […]
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Hydraulic Lifting Systems: Pumps, Cylinders, and Accessories to Consider A hydraulic lifting system is more than a cylinder and a pump. To raise a heavy load with control, crews may need hydraulic cylinders, the right pump style, manifolds, pressure gauges, valves, hoses, cribbing, and other accessories that help manage load movement and pressure throughout the […]
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Gantry Crane Safety Tips: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Gantry cranes are portable lifting solutions used across construction, maintenance, industrial, HVAC, and equipment handling applications. Their A-frame design, adjustable height, adjustable span, and heavy-duty casters make them useful when crews need a temporary lifting point without installing a permanent overhead structure. However, safe operation depends on […]
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Beta Max Leo Hoist: High-Lift Electric Cable Hoist from LGH The Beta Max Leo Hoist is a high-lift electric cable hoist designed for material lifting applications where speed, height, and flexible mounting options matter. As one of the larger Beta Max hoist options available from LGH, the Leo family gives crews a compact way to […]
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