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

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

product picture for a rol-a-lift hydraulic dolly system rental from LGH.

Hydraulic Dolly System: Rol-A-Lift Rentals from LGH

Hydraulic Dolly System: Rol-A-Lift Rentals from LGH A hydraulic dolly system can help crews move bulky, awkward, fragile, or heavy...

Product picture of a Simplex 5-ton 85A model mechanical ratchet jack rental from LGH.

Mechanical Jacks: Simplex Ratchet, Reel, and Super Jack Options

Mechanical Jacks: Simplex Ratchet, Reel, and Super Jack Options from LGH Mechanical jacks can be a practical solution when crews...

Safe Rigging Equipment Rentals: How LGH Inspects, Tests, and Certifies Gear

Safe Rigging Equipment Rentals: How LGH Inspects, Tests, and Certifies Gear Safety is a priority in lifting and rigging every...

Product picture of a 2.5-ton Harrington SNERM electric chain hoist with motorized trolley rental from LGH, hanging inside of the LGH rental center.

Electric Chain Hoist with Motorized Trolley: Harrington Models from LGH

Electric Chain Hoist with Motorized Trolley: Harrington Models from LGH An electric chain hoist with motorized trolley gives crews the...

Riggers rigging up a load on a jobsite in safety gear.

4 Common Rigging Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

This post will walk you through four of the most common mistakes seen during rigging operations and guide you on...

Heavy-Duty Skidding System: Hydra-Slide HT500 from LGH

Heavy Duty Skidding System: Hydra-Slide HT500 from LGH When a project involves moving an exceptionally heavy load, the first question...

Rigging Qualification vs. Rigging Certification: What You Should Know

What is the difference between rigger qualification and certification? Last month, we covered the Latest Qualified Rigger Standards according to the...