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Why the Griphoist is One of the Most Underrated Tools in Your Rigging Arsenal When it comes to lifting and pulling in tight or unconventional spaces, the Griphoist—also known as a Tirfor, Tractel Griphoist, or grip hoist—offers unmatched flexibility. Often overlooked in favor of electric or chain-driven alternatives, the Griphoist delivers reliable performance in environments […]
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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Collector Hoist Rings for Heavy, Complex Lifts One of the more unique and specialized tools in the LGH rental fleet is the 16-point collector ring—a heavy-duty rigging solution designed for complex, circular lifts like domes, tanks, and vessels. This lifting hoist ring was custom-built for LGH in 2016 […]
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5 Rigging Safety Rules Rigging is a common operation on many job sites, but it’s also a dangerous business if not done right. At LGH, we take safety seriously, and we hope you do too. That’s why we’ve devoted this blog post to rigging safety. This won’t cover everything you need to know about rigging, […]
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How a Load Triangle Enhances Balance, Reduces Tension, and Saves Headroom Continuing from our ongoing series, the LGH Tri-Link rigging sling triangle—also known as a triangle plate—is a compact, powerful tool that equalizes and balances multi-leg sling setups. It keeps loads stable and can work as a mini spreader when headroom is tight. What is a […]
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As research develops and new information is continually uncovered, the guidelines and policies regarding COVID-19 continue to evolve, and it can be hard to keep up. If you’ve been hearing a blur of information about 100 employees, vaccine mandates, OSHA, and SCOTUS, but you haven’t been able to follow along, keep reading for a summary […]
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Protect Your Barriers and Save Time with a Wall Clamp or Barrier Lift In the rigging world, there’s rarely one right way to lift a load. Each job site brings its own challenges—from limited space and awkward lifting points to the size, shape, and surface of the object itself. Concrete road barriers are a perfect […]
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Reflecting on this past year, there is a lot to be proud of and still room for growth. As a nation, we’ve been through a great deal since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic back in March 2020. As a company, we’ve weathered through everything from total shutdowns to heightened restrictions in every area we […]
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Synchronous Jacking Options – Which System is Most Precise? Synchronous jacking is a simple concept in nature: raising an object or structure at the same time to avoid causing damage or failure. There are several methods to achieve varying levels of synchronization. The key is determining the degree of precision necessitated by the project. Simple […]
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When it comes to rigging hardware, is one choice greater than another? In what situations are shackles not the right option? If your only readily available lifting beam would place angular forces on the lifting point, are eye bolts viable? In selecting hardware for your lift, the project or lift plan tend to dictate the […]
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