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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 […]

This blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits, and limitations of the various sling hitches and where you would find them in use in the field.

Well, we have. In an industry where one wrong move can spell certain disaster, the experience and knowledge of safe rigging practices can never be understated. That’s why at Lifting Gear Hire, we take as much pride in the rigorous training each member of our team takes on as we do with the average tenure […]

Everyone in the industry knows about spreader beams and the versatility they provide on the job due to the overwhelming number of articles that cover every aspect of their usage from bridge suspension to simply creating more pick points for an object than a single crane hook could provide.  The CMOD, provided by Modulift, creates […]

Whether you’re lifting large, unbalanced loads or working in areas with limited headroom, the CMOD system offers a more compact, customizable alternative to traditional beam configurations — without sacrificing stability or safety.

How a Gantry Crane Can Improve Maintenance and Repair Operations A gantry crane is a versatile mobile lifting solution used across various industries. Their adaptability makes them ideal for applications in maintenance and repair, where lifting needs often change locations within a facility—or even between sites. In this blog post, we will discuss what this […]