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.

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  • 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

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: LGH Tri-Link

Continuing from where we left off in our previous installment, the tri-link is a very versatile tool that allows the...

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ICYDK: OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 ETS

As research develops and new information is continually uncovered, the guidelines and policies regarding COVID-19 continue to evolve, and it...

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Concrete Barrier Grabs

The phrase “there’s more than one way to crack an egg” applies relatively well in the rigging world. With every...

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Reflecting on 2021: A Note from LGH USA President

Reflecting on this past year, there is a lot to be proud of and still room for growth. As a...

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Synchronous Jacking – Different Tools for the Job

Synchronous Jacking Options – Which System is Most Precise? Synchronous jacking is a simple concept in nature: raising an object...

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Shackles, Swivel Hoist Rings and Eyebolts. What to Use and When.

When it comes to rigging hardware, is one choice greater than another? In what situations are shackles not the right...

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Advantages of Lever Hoists and How They Work

What are the advantages of lever hoists and when should you use them? With the versatility of chain come-a-longs and...

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When is the Right Time to Use Air Skates?

When making a mechanical move, air skates can provide a great alternative to decrease the force required to make the...

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What Do You Know About Material Lifts?

Among the lifting equipment in LGH’s fleet, some of the more under-utilized pieces of equipment are the material lifts from...

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Electrical Cords: Size Does Matter

Today, we will focus our attention on the most commonly overlooked issue facing electric-powered devices and can discuss requirements and...

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