LGH Blog

A reflection of 2019 brings about many positive thoughts and memories for LGH.  As a company, we’ve grown revenue, IT systems, training parameters, and our people. Our firm business philosophy shows that it is important for us to never settle and to always invest in our people and systems to ensure we continually make improvements. […]

At LGH, we continuously analyze rental requests and increases our rental fleet when needs present themselves. In some cases, we may discover some of our current pieces of equipment regularly being rented out and add additional units to ensure our equipment is available for all jobs that arise. Other times, we find new equipment allows […]

Modular spreader beams are one of many types of lifting beams commonly used throughout the lifting and rigging industry. The question is, what’s the benefit of using a modular beam over forged steel, telescopic spreader beams or center-pick beams? Furthermore, how can a hollow cylinder possibly support such extreme capacities where a steel beam would […]

Air chain hoists are valuable tools known for their durability and versatility in nearly any working environment. Provided the right steps are taken to ensure a smooth lift, the ease of use and the fact that you’re saving your crew’s backs make the air hoist a go-to option for many hoisting applications. As with any […]

What You Need to Know About Lindapter Flush Clamps LGH is known for its immense supply of equipment for everything relating to hoisting, rigging, pulling and jacking projects. Within the fleet of 70,000 plus pieces of equipment, some are bound to be underutilized. One such product are the extremely useful – if used properly – […]

Our Hydra-Slide Skidding System can get where cranes can’t. Using a heavy track skidding system is a great alternative to using a crane when challenges arise.

Wire rope is an integral tool in any rigger’s toolbox. As prevalent as wire rope is, how well do you really know one of the most commonly used slings? Click here to find out.

The start of a new year is upon us, allowing us to take a moment and look back at everything we’ve accomplished over the last year as well as evaluating which areas we can improve both as individuals and as a company.

In the previous installment of our sling series, we covered the basket hitch. We shared how the rated capacity is double what is listed on the sling tag when utilized in a true basket setting. Progressing into the choker hitch, however, rated capacity is adversely affected rather than seeing an increase in lifting strength. A […]

All About Basket Hitches: A Lift Above the Rest! This blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits, and limitations of all things sling hitches. We’ll start with one of the most common hitch types: the basket hitch. Hitch types are the same across sling materials—wire rope, chain, nylon, or polyester—but each […]