Welcome to the LGH Blog—a comprehensive resource for all things rigging, lifting, and beyond. Here, you can access our entire library of expert content, from practical insights to detailed product features, to help you tackle every challenge with confidence and safety. Dive into one of our four blog categories for focused content:
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Whether you’re looking for specific equipment information, expert techniques, or inspiration for your next project, our blog is designed to keep you informed and equipped for success. Start exploring below!
The phrase “there’s more than one way to crack an egg” applies relatively well in the rigging world. With every lift, there are multiple methods that can be utilized to complete the move. Determining the best tool for the job can come down to analyzing the available space, lifting points (or lack thereof), composition of […]
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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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What are the advantages of lever hoists and when should you use them? With the versatility of chain come-a-longs and griphoists, you may be able to save a job where standard hand chain hoists are not an option. Take a deeper look at some practical applications and what sets lever hoists apart.
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When making a mechanical move, air skates can provide a great alternative to decrease the force required to make the move. But when is the right time to use them?
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Among the lifting equipment in LGH’s fleet, some of the more under-utilized pieces of equipment are the material lifts from Sumner™ and Genie®.
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Today, we will focus our attention on the most commonly overlooked issue facing electric-powered devices and can discuss requirements and common issues on air-powered equipment at a later date.
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The headroom calculations for that style of lift are straightforward and really only require the knowledge of what is needed and getting the sum of the parts.
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How To Calculate Headroom On The Jobsite During any lift plan, there are many things that need consideration, from the best piece of equipment to complete the task to the headroom available to complete the lift. The headroom your equipment will require depends on the type of equipment you plan to use. We will take a […]
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