LGH Blog

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 […]

This time of year has a natural tendency to make people stop and reflect upon the things they are thankful for. Of course, LGH, our employees, and our customers are always on my list of gratitudes at Thanksgiving. From beginning in 1990 with just 3 employees in a 5,000 square foot warehouse to now having […]

“Never Saddle a Dead Horse”: Explained   It’s a familiar-sounding phrase, but what does “never saddle a dead horse” mean? The phrase is a rhetorical device that relates to wire rope. Wire rope is an exceptionally versatile tool for heavy hoisting and pulling applications. With its high tensile strength, light weight, and flexibility, wire rope […]

Another of the tools you may not know we rent – self-locking cube jacks – provide an all-inclusive option for synchronized lifting. A recent addition to the market, Enerpac’s self-locking cube jack upgrades traditional jack & pack operations with an all-in-one solution. Intended to be paired with the split flow pump, cube jacks are a […]

What is Pythagoras’ Theorem? We’re glad you asked! Pythagoras’ Theorem, also called the Pythagorean Theorem, is a geometry formula discovered by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras sometime between 569 – 475 BC. The theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other […]

Among the tools you may not know we rent are pallet trucks (aka pallet jacks) and platform carts. An often-overlooked aspect of material handling is how pallets and smaller materials reach the work site when forklifts aren’t an option. Generally used as an “accessory” rental along with other equipment, each of these can be instrumental […]

A turnbuckle is a basic, often overlooked rigging device that may relieve much stress during challenging or critical lifts. Primarily, turnbuckles are used as a means of adjusting a load in cases of offset center-of-gravity. However, they are beneficial for adjusting tension and reducing slack in various tensioning assemblies, from providing tension in a perimeter […]

Another of the tools you may not know we rent is the forklift boom. There are many instances where use of a telescopic forklift boom can provide a solution where overhead space is limited. The model available from LGH has a telescoping boom with a maximum horizontal reach of 12’ in 1’ increments. Horizontal extension […]

What Are Air Skates? How Air Casters Help Move Heavy Equipment Moving heavy equipment inside a facility is not always simple. Large machinery, fabricated structures, industrial components, and sensitive equipment often need to be relocated through tight spaces, around corners, or across finished floors. Forklifts, cranes, or traditional machinery dollies may not be the best […]

One of the tools you may not know we rent is the crane fork attachment. There are many varieties of crane forks, sometimes referred to as pallet lifters, available, but LGH carries only one style. While some have adjustable counterweights, the unit available for rent with LGH is counterbalanced and clearly defines where to situate […]