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.

How Much Headroom Do I Need (Part 2)

The headroom calculations for that style of lift are straightforward and really only require the knowledge of what is needed...

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How Much Headroom Do I Need?

During any lift plan, there are many things that need consideration, from the best piece of equipment to complete the task...

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Why You Should Rent Instead of Buying a Gantry

As stated in previous blog posts, gantries are some of the most versatile pieces in the rigging industry. While it...

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7 Horrible Mistakes Made While Using an Aluminum Gantry

As one of the most used pieces of portable rigging equipment, gantries would be one of the most misused pieces of equipment. Here are...

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Setting Up a Gantry in Less Than 7 Steps

One of our most common, and most versatile, rental items is the gantry. Sometimes referred to as a gantry crane...

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Seven Signs You Should Rent a Spreader Beam

Spreader beams are an item that receives a lot of attention but are still not always seen for their full...

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9 Things You May Have Forgotten About Spreader Beams

With how often spreader beams are used on site, many know quite a bit about the difference in both application...

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Setting Up a Spreader Beam in the Next 60 Seconds

Using a spreader beam to perform a lift is an invaluable means of keeping the proper spacing for a load...

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12 Reasons to Rent: #11 Increased Borrowing Capacity

  With everything going on in the world, preserving your company’s capital is more important than ever. Spending your company’s...

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Six Things to Know About: Mat Jacks

There are many kinds of jacks in the industry built to perform numerous tasks and with specific uses in mind....

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