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!
Continuing in our series of equipment you may not know is available for rent, our next installment is a piece of equipment that was custom created for the LGH rental fleet. The 16-point collector ring was added into our fleet in the middle of 2016 to address struggles with suitable rigging for lifting large domes […]
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One Miscalculation Can Tip the Balance… Here’s How to Get It Right What is Center of Gravity? By definition, the center of gravity is a point from which the weight of a body or system may be considered to act. In rigging, the center of gravity is the point within a load where the object […]
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Rules You Should Know About Rigging Safety Rigging is a common operation on many job sites, but it’s also a dangerous business if not done right. At LGH, we take safety seriously, and we hope you do too. That’s why this blog post is devoted to rigging safety. This won’t cover everything you need to […]
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Continuing from where we left off in our previous installment, the tri-link is a very versatile tool that allows the legs of multiple slings to be equalized, but can also be used in other, more imaginative ways. When used with multiple slings, the tri-link balances the forces within the legs to keep the load stable […]
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As research develops and new information is continually uncovered, the guidelines and policies regarding COVID-19 continue to evolve, and it can be hard to keep up. If you’ve been hearing a blur of information about 100 employees, vaccine mandates, OSHA, and SCOTUS, but you haven’t been able to follow along, keep reading for a summary […]
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The phrase “there’s more than one way to crack an egg” applies relatively well in the rigging world. With every lift, there are multiple methods that can be utilized to complete the move. Determining the best tool for the job can come down to analyzing the available space, lifting points (or lack thereof), composition of […]
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Reflecting on this past year, there is a lot to be proud of and still room for growth. As a nation, we’ve been through a great deal since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic back in March 2020. As a company, we’ve weathered through everything from total shutdowns to heightened restrictions in every area we […]
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Synchronous Jacking Options – Which System is Most Precise? Synchronous jacking is a simple concept in nature: raising an object or structure at the same time to avoid causing damage or failure. There are several methods to achieve varying levels of synchronization. The key is determining the degree of precision necessitated by the project. Simple […]
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When it comes to rigging hardware, is one choice greater than another? In what situations are shackles not the right option? If your only readily available lifting beam would place angular forces on the lifting point, are eye bolts viable? In selecting hardware for your lift, the project or lift plan tend to dictate the […]
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What are the advantages of lever hoists and when should you use them? With the versatility of chain come-a-longs and griphoists, you may be able to save a job where standard hand chain hoists are not an option. Take a deeper look at some practical applications and what sets lever hoists apart.
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