LGH Blog

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 is […]

Enerpac Cube Jack: A Steel Cribbing Jack System for Controlled Lifting Traditional jack-and-pack lifting can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and dependent on wood cribbing materials. For projects that require controlled lifting in tight spaces, a steel cribbing jack system offers a more efficient alternative. The Enerpac Cube Jack system, available for rent from LGH, combines 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 […]

How to Use a Turnbuckle: Types, Applications, and Installation Steps A turnbuckle, sometimes searched as a “turn buckle,” is a rigging device used to adjust tension, remove slack, and fine-tune the length of a rope, cable, sling, or tensioning assembly. In lifting and rigging applications, turnbuckles can also help level a load, adjust for an […]

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 […]

Crane Pallet Lifter: A Better Way to Move Palletized Loads When crews need to lift palletized materials to a roof, mezzanine, warehouse level, or hard-to-reach area, forklifts and telehandlers may not make sense. Access may be limited, space may be tight, or the jobsite may already have a crane available. A crane pallet lifter, also […]

BETA MAX Hoists are known for being high-speed, portable, and highly versatile. Those features, along with their low running costs and high safety margins, make these hoists an invaluable tool on many job sites, providing value both in terms of labor savings and increasing the safety of workers, equipment, and materials on the job. Keep […]