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Among the tools you may not know we rent are turnbuckles. These underutilized pieces of rigging hardware provide a mechanical means of adjusting a load in cases of offset center-of-gravity (CG). Additionally, they can also be used to adjust tension in the sling(s) that could be caused from an offset CG. When considering ways to […]

The Effect of Angles on Sling Capacities The effect of sling angles on sling capacity refers to how tension increases on each sling leg as the sling angle decreases from vertical. When sling angles become smaller, each sling leg must carry more force, which reduces the safe working capacity of the sling. Using slings at […]

Continuing the “Tools You May Not Know We Rent” series, today we cover swivels. Swivels play an important role in controlling a load under weight while also cutting the strain on other rigging hardware. To understand the benefits of utilizing swivels in your lifts, lets break down what a swivel is and when to use […]

Electric Johnson Bar: A Powered Solution for Moving Heavy Loads     Moving heavy equipment across a jobsite often requires precision, control, and the right equipment. When loads are placed on machinery dollies, tank rollers, low-profile dollies, or air skates, an electric Johnson bar can help crews move those loads with less manual force. Also […]

5 Hand Chain Hoist Misuses You Need to Avoid One of the most commonly used pieces of lifting equipment is the hand chain hoist, also known as a chain fall. They are durable, portable, and designed to help crews lift and position heavy loads with controlled manual effort. However, even a rugged hand chain hoist […]

Vertical Plate Clamps provide a safe means of rotating, transporting or turning over plate steel when no lift points exist. There are, however, several criteria that must be considered to maintain safe lifting while using vertical plate clamps. While there are other styles of plate clamps available, from horizontal to non-marring, LGH carries only traditional […]

How to Properly Use Lifting Shackles Shackles come in many types and may be used in various rigging and load securement applications. However, as with all equipment, certain guidelines must be followed to ensure lifting shackle safety during operations! This blog post highlights some common “do’s and dont’s” when it comes to using lifting shackles. […]

2 Ton Aluminum Tripod When you think of an aluminum tripod used for hoisting, how many of you immediately think of the confined space rescue tripods we offer within our fleet? While similar in premise, Spanco provides a 2-ton adjustable aluminum tripod for material lifting only. The Spanco aluminum tripod is engineered to provide a […]

Crane Headache Ball: Types, Uses, and How to Choose One A crane headache ball, also known as an overhaul ball, crane ball, or crane hook ball, adds weight to a crane’s single-line hoist rope. This extra weight helps keep the line taut, supports proper spooling on the drum, and helps reduce twisting that could damage […]

How to Choose a Lifting Sling Are you planning a lifting project and unsure about the correct sling type to use? Or maybe you’re not getting the service life you expect from the slings you’re currently using? Learning how to choose a right lifting sling is an important part of any lift plan. Web slings, […]