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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 […]

Rigging 101: All About Slings Are you planning a lifting project and unsure about the correct sling type to use? Or maybe you’re not getting the service life you expect from the slings you’re currently using? Choosing the right lifting sling is an important part of any lift plan. Web slings, wire rope slings, polyester […]

Moving bulky, hard-to-handle box shaped loads can potentially cause trouble on your jobsite. Rol-A-Lifts – occasionally called refrigerator dollies – can provide a safe method of moving both awkward loads as well as sensitive equipment. With a variety of different lift heights and capacities available, Rol-A-Lifts are a versatile option that provides stability and reliability. […]

When looking at ways to jack up a load with minimal clearance, most people think of using a hydraulic pancake jack, but quite often, a mechanical jack may be your best bet. In making the decision for the best option, there are several factors to consider. What weight will the jack see at each point? […]

How LGH Maximizes Safety With Every Lifting Equipment Rental In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) declared June National Safety Month in the United States. Their goal was to decrease the number of unintentional injuries and deaths in homes and workplaces by increasing awareness of leading safety and health risks. Since then, June has become […]

Chain hoists come in all different flavors, from manually operated to air or electric assisted operations. Each option has their own preferred uses, optimal locations, and pro/con lists to help determine the best choice for the project. Additionally, the need for clamps/trolleys to pair with the hoist along with available headroom may render your choice […]

Save Money and Time by Avoiding These Rigging Mistakes Rigging and lifting heavy loads is a necessary part of construction. As such, rigging is commonplace across multiple industries. Experienced riggers make lifting operations look easy, but the reality is far from it. Common rigging mistakes can be lethal, but are also avoidable. You may be […]

When you think of ways to move exceptionally heavy and large items, I assume you would immediately gravitate toward the line of thought “what size crane do I need?” as most of us would. Within our industry, the use of a crane is so commonplace that it has become the default for many. What if […]

What is the difference between rigger qualification and certification? Last month, we covered the Latest Qualified Rigger Standards according to the new ASME B30.5 standard. If you missed that blog, you can read it here. Something we didn’t cover, however, is the difference between rigger qualification and rigger certification according to OSHA and ANSI/ASME definitions. Rigger Qualification As […]