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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 […]

Among the tools you may not know we rent are turnbuckles. These underutilized pieces of rigging hardware provide a mechanical means of adjusting a load in cases of offset center-of-gravity (CG). Additionally, they can also be used to adjust tension in the sling(s) that could be caused from an offset CG. When considering ways to […]

The Effect of Angles on Sling Capacities The effect of sling angles on sling capacity refers to how tension increases on each sling leg as the sling angle decreases from vertical. When sling angles become smaller, each sling leg must carry more force, which reduces the safe working capacity of the sling. Using slings at […]

Continuing the “Tools You May Not Know We Rent” series, today we cover swivels. Swivels play an important role in controlling a load under weight while also cutting the strain on other rigging hardware. To understand the benefits of utilizing swivels in your lifts, lets break down what a swivel is and when to use […]

Continuing with tools you may not know we rent, the electric power bar provides an easy method of pushing a load. Typically paired with low profile dolly systems, tank rollers or air skates, power bars eliminate the need for additional equipment. Below, we’ll cover some of the most common uses, proper use as well as […]

5 Hand Chain Hoist Misuses You Need to Avoid One of the most commonly used pieces of lifting equipment is the hand chain hoist, also known as a chain fall. They are durable, portable, and designed to help crews lift and position heavy loads with controlled manual effort. However, even a rugged hand chain hoist […]

Vertical Plate Clamps provide a safe means of rotating, transporting or turning over plate steel when no lift points exist. There are, however, several criteria that must be considered to maintain safe lifting while using vertical plate clamps. While there are other styles of plate clamps available, from horizontal to non-marring, LGH carries only traditional […]

How to Properly Use Lifting Shackles Shackles come in many types and may be used in various rigging and load securement applications. However, as with all equipment, certain guidelines must be followed to ensure lifting shackle safety during operations! This blog post highlights some common “do’s and dont’s” when it comes to using lifting shackles. […]