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Category: Rigging Tips and Techniques

Greenfield X Beam Telescopic Spreader Bar Crane pick

8 Things to Know Before Using Telescopic Spreader Bars

What You Need to Know Before Using Telescopic Spreader Bars What if one below-the-hook device could handle several different lifts...

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multi lug beam below the hook crane tilt wall pick

Below-the-Hook Equipment for Cranes: A Beginner’s Guide

Below-the-Hook Equipment for Cranes: What It Is and When to Use It Cranes have been around for a very long...

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An electric chain hoist from LGH in an elevator shaft.

Elevator Rigging Equipment for Limited Access Projects

Essential Rigging Equipment for Elevator Projects with Limited Access Elevator and escalator projects often involve more than removing and installing...

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A crane lifting a section of the CTA train in Chicago, using rigging and lifting equipment from LGH.

Pre-Lift Plan: What Every Crane Lift Plan Should Cover

Pre-Lift Plan: What Should It Cover Before a Crane Lift?? A crane lift may only take a short time on...

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Polyester Round Sling Inspection: What to Check Before Use

Polyester Round Sling Inspection: What to Check Before Every Lift Polyester round slings are among the most commonly used rigging...

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Beam Trolley Fails: Top 4 Mistakes You Should Avoid

Avoid These Common Mistakes to Keep Your Beam Trolley Safe and Efficient A beam trolley hoist is an essential tool...

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Machinery Moving with Jack and Slide

Hydra-Slide's compact and hand-portable Low Profile Skidding Systems are a safe, simple, and reliable way to move heavy machinery in...

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LGH blog for how to properly use tag lines on a jobsite.

Guidelines For How To Use Tag Lines

Tag line usage is an important method to prevent line-of-fire injuries during overhead lifts. They can help you avoid having...

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Heavy duty cylinders from LGH jacking up a bridge.

Hydraulic Cylinder Safety: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Misuse of hydraulic cylinders is a serious issue because they work under an extreme amount of pressure when at maximum...

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How to Calculate the Force of Friction for Moving Heavy Loads

Whether you're in the business of rigging, engineering, or just trying to rearrange your living room, grasping the COF concept...

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