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.

A hydraulic ram cylinder from LGH supporting a bridge

What is Point Loading? Definition, Examples, and How to Prevent Failure

When talking about rigging, finding the distribution of a load is critical in knowing whether it is safe to proceed...

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Crane Load Cells: Digital Load Link Rentals from LGH

What are Digital Load Links all about? How can they make your lift safer? Read this blog to find out!

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How does the Hydra-Slide XLP Skidding System Work?

LGH recently partnered with Hydra-Slide to introduce a game-changing solution: the Hydra-Slide XLP Skidding System! In this blog post, we'll...

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Portable Gantry Crane Rental: Why Renting May Be Better Than Buying

Portable Gantry Crane Rental: Why Renting May Be Better Than Buying A portable gantry crane rental can be an excellent...

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A jobsite photo of a crane lifting a bridge section with below-the-hook rigging from LGH, including a lifting beam, round slings, sheave blocks, wire rope slings, and shackles.

Lifting Beams: 5 Benefits of Renting from LGH

Has purchasing and maintaining rigging equipment become a headache? Looking for a better solution? Here are five significant benefits of...

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Types of Chain Hoist: Hand, Electric, and Air Hoists Compared

It can be a little challenging to decide which chain hoist is most appropriate to use in certain circumstances. This...

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A photo of a rack of pneumatic oilers and dirt stoppers inside the LGH warehouse.

Pneumatic Oilers and Dirt Stoppers: Essential Pneumatic Accessories for Hoisting

The benefits of dirt stoppers and oilers can improve your bottom line.

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Minifor Hoist Misuses: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Minifor Hoist Misuses: 5 Mistakes to Avoid A Minifor hoist is a portable electric cable hoist used for lightweight lifting...

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Hydraulic Lifting Systems: Pumps, Cylinders, and Accessories to Consider

Hydraulic Lifting Systems: Pumps, Cylinders, and Accessories to Consider A hydraulic lifting system is more than a cylinder and a...

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Gantry Crane Safety Tips: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Gantry Crane Safety Tips: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Gantry cranes are portable lifting solutions used across construction, maintenance, industrial, HVAC,...

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