LGH Blog
Category: Project Solutions
How to Assemble a Portable Gantry Crane in 7 Steps
Portable gantry cranes are versatile lifting solutions for jobsites without suitable overhead anchor points. Learn how to assemble and set...
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How Do Spreader Beams Work? The Science Behind the Lift
How Do Spreader Beams Work? The Science Behind Modular Spreader Beams Spreader beams are common throughout the lifting and...
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Understanding the Sling Choker Hitch
All About Rigging Slings: Choker Hitch In the previous installment of our sling series, we covered the basket hitch. We...
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Understanding the Basket Hitch
This blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits, and limitations of the various sling hitches and...
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Best Gantry Crane for Maintenance Work: Steel vs. Aluminum Options
Best Gantry Crane for Maintenance Work: How to Choose the Right Option Maintenance and repair work often requires a lifting...
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Renting Rigging Equipment: How It Saves Time, Money, and Downtime
Renting Rigging Equipment: 5 Ways It Can Help Your Jobsite In the lifting and rigging industry, the equipment you choose...
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Wire Rope Sling Inspection: What to Check Before Use
Wire Rope Sling Inspection: What to Check Before Every Lift Wire rope slings are durable, versatile, and built for demanding...
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Snatch Block Rigging: How to Choose the Right Snatch Block
Snatch Block Rigging: Choosing the Block for Your Lifting or Pulling Project Snatch blocks are important tools in rigging, lifting,...
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Single Acting vs Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder: What’s the Difference?
Single Acting vs Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder: What’s the Difference and When Should You Use Each? If you’re using hydraulic...
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Testing and Certifying Rigging Equipment
Equipment failure can cause catastrophic damage, including injury and even death. At LGH, we test and certify every single piece...
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