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Working with hydraulic rams, the most important variables are the capacity, desired lift, and the space below the load. While those are the main three factors, in the world of hydraulics, your entire setup matters. While some variations have been made to achieve varying end goals, accessories can often achieve the same result when your […]

How to Choose an Electric Chain Hoist for Your Jobsite Electric chain hoists are often a strong choice when a lift requires speed, control, and consistent powered operation. Also known as electric chain fall hoists, these hoists are commonly used in construction, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, and other applications where manual lifting may be too slow […]

With any project, the goal is to complete the lift or move safely and efficiently. Proper rigging training for your crew is an important step in ensuring the project goes off without any complications. Below are just a few do’s and don’ts for safe rigging practices. Do: Ensure all staff that are involved in the […]

What Is a Tirfor? How Tirfor Winches Work and When to Use Them A Tirfor is a portable manual wire rope hoist used for lifting, pulling, lowering, tensioning, and positioning loads. Also commonly known as a Griphoist, it uses a specialized wire rope that passes through the body of the hoist instead of wrapping around […]

With any project, time is one of the most valuable commodities, yet it can be the most difficult to manage. Finding ways to both speed up the project and simultaneously maintain safety reduces labor costs and keeps your project on schedule.   Even though they are primarily associated with scaffolding applications, Beta Max™ electric hoists are more […]

Machine Moving Skates: Planning Tips for Rotating Heavy Loads Machine moving skates are a practical solution for moving heavy equipment across a facility, plant, or jobsite. Also known as machinery moving skates, equipment moving skates, heavy duty machine skates, machine rollers, or machinery dollies, these low-profile tools help crews move loads that may be too […]

Mixed within LGH’s vast fleet of lifting, jacking, and material handling gear is an array of safety equipment you may want to add to your rental. Among the list are confined space rescue tripods, anchoring products, and self-retracting lifelines, which we will discuss in this blog. Often, there are situations where you can rent these […]

There’s much to be proud of when reflecting on the past year, and we’d like to use this blog to share some of the highlights in a brief end-of-year message to our customers and readers.  Throughout 2022 LGH has continued in a terrific growth pattern while focusing on new markets and territories across North America. […]

As you’ve probably seen by now, LGH has many tools you may not have known we rent. Among them are full lines of material and contractor lifts from Sumner™ and Genie® that are invaluable tools on site. Material lifts can provide a metaphorical extra set of hands, allowing you to set material in place while […]

All About Lifting Eyebolt Standards: Explained In this LGH blog, we’re breaking down what a lifting eyebolt is, as well as the governing standards for eyebolts used in rigging operations. What is a rigging & lifting eyebolt? A rigging lifting eyebolt is a vital piece of hardware in lifting and rigging operations. It is essentially […]