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:
Product Spotlight, Rigging Tips and Techniques, Project Solutions, and Miscellaneous.
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!
How to Examine Air Chain Hoists When it comes to examining, testing, and re-certifying all types of lifting equipment, each company has their own standards. Such is the case for air chain hoists. Most companies typically follow the American Society of Mechanical Engineers or ASME guidelines, which are utilized to ensure maximum efficiency and safety […]
Read More
When to Use a Hydra-Slide Skidding System Cranes are one of the most common and useful pieces of equipment on any construction site. They are powerful and technologically sophisticated machines; cranes can lift very large and heavy loads to great heights. But what about when you need to move a heavy load horizontally? In many […]
Read More
A successful project means you planned carefully, estimated accordingly, and chose the right equipment for the job. When using the Maxial Track Hoist from BETA MAX for certain applications, there are a few things to consider first.
Read More
When using the Modulift® CMod 50 modular Spreader Frame, it is essential to closely follow safety guidelines. We’ve put together a few safety tips to help ensure a safe and productive use of the Modulift® system for your next project.
Read More
A quick rigging sling comparison The most commonly used rigging slings for typical lifting projects are standard wire rope slings and polyester slings. Each sling has its pros and cons, but it’s difficult to know which is best for your project. LGH has put together a quick infographic to help illustrate each advantage and disadvantage […]
Read More
Which Winch is Best in a Pinch? If you need a winch to help in the completion of your project, then you should know exactly which type to choose. Both air winches and electric winches have their advantages and disadvantages. Utilizing the wrong winch could result in an unsuccessful endeavor and losses in time and […]
Read More
Shock loading refers to the sudden and forceful application of a heavy weight onto a weighing balance or scale. When shock loading occurs in a rigging operation, the results can be devastating.
Read More
Manufactured by BETA MAX Inc., the Maxial Track Hoist is designed specifically for the unique demands of scaffold building because it is flexible enough to work with any modern scaffold system.
Read More
In this demonstration video from LGH, current and potential users of the Enerpac Synchronous Lift System can view its proper installation and gain some troubleshooting tips to resolve common issues.
Read More
Which is more stable- a 4 leg bar stool or 3 leg? You can ask the same question about a 4 leg or 3 leg bridle sling.
Read More
