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Another of the tools you may not know we rent – self-locking cube jacks – provide an all-inclusive option for synchronized lifting. A recent addition to the market, Enerpac’s self-locking cube jack upgrades traditional jack & pack operations with an all-in-one solution. Intended to be paired with the split flow pump, cube jacks are a […]

What is Pythagoras’ Theorem? We’re glad you asked! Pythagoras’ Theorem, also called the Pythagorean Theorem, is a geometry formula discovered by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras sometime between 569 – 475 BC. The theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other […]

What is Pythagoras’ Theorem? We’re glad you asked! Pythagoras’ Theorem, also called the Pythagorean Theorem, is a geometry formula discovered by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras sometime between 569 – 475 BC. The theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other […]

Among the tools you may not know we rent are pallet trucks and platform carts. An often-overlooked aspect of material handling is how pallets and smaller materials reach the work site when forklifts aren’t an option. Generally used as an “accessory” rental along with other equipment, each of these can be instrumental in handling jobsite […]

Among the tools you may not know we rent are pallet trucks (aka pallet jacks) and platform carts. An often-overlooked aspect of material handling is how pallets and smaller materials reach the work site when forklifts aren’t an option. Generally used as an “accessory” rental along with other equipment, each of these can be instrumental […]

How to Use a Turnbuckle A turnbuckle is a basic, often overlooked rigging device that may relieve much stress during challenging or critical lifts. Primarily, turnbuckles are used as a means of adjusting a load in cases of offset center-of-gravity. However, they are beneficial for adjusting tension and reducing slack in various tensioning assemblies, from […]

Another of the tools you may not know we rent is the forklift boom. There are many instances where use of a telescopic forklift boom can provide a solution where overhead space is limited. The model available from LGH has a telescoping boom with a maximum horizontal reach of 12’ in 1’ increments. Horizontal extension […]

Designed by Airfloat®, air skates or air skid systems allow safe, nearly frictionless movements of large loads or machinery. They come in various sizes and capacities and are lightweight and durable. Airfloat® designed these skates to compete with systems and solutions that are far less flexible, including heavy-duty casters and rollers. How They Work The […]

One of the tools you may not know we rent is the crane fork attachment. There are many varieties of crane forks, sometimes referred to as pallet lifters, available, but LGH carries only one style. While some have adjustable counterweights, the unit available for rent with LGH is counterbalanced and clearly defines where to situate […]

BETA MAX Hoists are known for being high-speed, portable, and highly versatile. Those features, along with their low running costs and high safety margins, make these hoists an invaluable tool on many job sites, providing value both in terms of labor savings and increasing the safety of workers, equipment, and materials on the job. Keep […]