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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 […]

Lift Safer by Understanding Angles and Sling Capacities Understanding the effect of angles on sling capacities is a critical part of safe rigging. You should know that using slings at an angle can quickly become deadly if the angle is not considered prior to selecting which sling to use. This is because the tension on each […]

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 […]

How to Not Use a Hand Chain Hoist One of the most commonly used pieces of lifting equipment is the hand chain hoist, also known as a chain fall. Notable for their versatile use in various industries, modern hand chain hoists have maintained their durability and ruggedness while minimizing pulling effort, so the operator doesn’t […]

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 […]

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 adhered to whenever using shackles to ensure safe operations. This short list of do’s and don’ts is intended to inform or remind you of those guidelines. DO’s: Check the shackle pin […]

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! What are lifting shackles? Lifting shackles are metal, U-shaped components commonly used in lifting operations. They serve as a secure connector between […]

2 Ton Aluminum Tripod When you think of an aluminum tripod used for hoisting, how many of you immediately think of the confined space rescue tripods we offer within our fleet? While similar in premise, Spanco provides a 2-ton adjustable aluminum tripod for material lifting only. The Spanco aluminum tripod is engineered to provide a […]

Overhaul balls – sometimes referred as headache or overhaul hook balls – are used to add weight to single-line crane hoist rope. This is done to provide ballast to the line, ensuring the rope remains taught for proper spooling on the drum. Use of overhaul balls also helps prevent twisting of the rope that would […]