LGH Blog

Industry Insights That Lift Your Business

The LGH blog is your resource hub for all things lifting and rigging—from hands-on how-tos to behind-the-scenes project wins. Whether you’re searching for technical guidance, equipment tips, or real-world success stories, you’ll find valuable insights across every category.

This is where expertise meets application—written by the LGH team for the field teams that count on us.

Explore blog categories including:

  • Product Spotlights: Deep dives into hoists, jacks, beams, and more

  • Project Solutions: Real-world rentals in action, solving complex lifts

  • Rigging Tips & Techniques: Best practices, safety advice, and gear guidance

Bookmark the blog to stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead on your next lift.

12 Reasons to Rent: #8 Storage Costs

When people think of the term “rental,” there is often a negative connotation of used, beaten and poorly maintained equipment...

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Simple Ways to Use: Air Skates

In mechanical moves, the most commonly used equipment are tank rollers and gantries. Both of these options are used for...

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LGH expands our fleet with new 100T Air Chain Hoist

LGH has expanded our fleet once again with the addition of our new JDN 100-ton air chain hoist. We currently...

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12 Reasons to Rent – #5

12 Reasons to Rent – #5 Access to the Best Manufactured Gear; Tested, Certified and Ready for Use Starting out,...

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Synthetic Round Slings – When should you replace your sling?

Synthetic round slings are one of the most commonly used items on any jobsite requiring rigging equipment. Their high strength...

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When You Need to Roll…

Trolleys come in many different shapes, sizes, and capacities.  Trolleys allow a suspended load to be moved horizontally across beams...

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Reflecting on 2019

A reflection of 2019 brings about many positive thoughts and memories for LGH.  As a company, we’ve grown revenue, IT...

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LGH Increases Rental Fleet – 800-Ton Lock Nut Cylinder

At LGH, we continuously analyze rental requests and increases our rental fleet when needs present themselves. In some cases, we...

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Understanding the science behind modular spreader beams

Modular spreader beams are one of many types of lifting beams commonly used throughout the lifting and rigging industry. The...

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Simple Steps to Take for a Smooth Lift with Air Chain Hoists

Air chain hoists are valuable tools known for their durability and versatility in nearly any working environment. Provided the right...

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