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Category: Rigging Tips and Techniques

Greenfield X Beam Telescopic Spreader Bar Crane pick

8 Things to Know Before Using Telescopic Spreader Bars

What You Need to Know Before Using Telescopic Spreader Bars What if one below-the-hook device could handle several different lifts...

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LGH’s multi-lug lifting beam and sheave blocks were employed to install tilt walls at the University of Texas San Antonio.

Below-the-Hook Equipment for Cranes: A Beginner’s Guide

Below-the-Hook Equipment for Cranes: What It Is and When to Use It Cranes have been around for a very long...

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An electric chain hoist from LGH in an elevator shaft.

Elevator Rigging Equipment for Limited Access Projects

Essential Rigging Equipment for Elevator Projects with Limited Access Elevator and escalator projects often involve more than removing and installing...

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A crane lifting a section of the CTA train in Chicago, using rigging and lifting equipment from LGH.

Pre-Lift Plan: What Every Crane Lift Plan Should Cover

Pre-Lift Plan: What Should It Cover Before a Crane Lift?? A crane lift may only take a short time on...

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Polyester Round Sling Inspection: What to Check Before Use

Polyester Round Sling Inspection: What to Check Before Every Lift Polyester round slings are among the most commonly used rigging...

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Beam Trolley Fails: Top 4 Mistakes You Should Avoid

Avoid These Common Mistakes to Keep Your Beam Trolley Safe and Efficient A beam trolley hoist is an essential tool...

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Jobsite photo demonstrating Digital Load Links from LGH.

How To Easily Find Center of Gravity for Your Load

Understanding the Center of Gravity in Rigging In rigging, the center of gravity is the point within a load where...

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Air winch conveyor belt splicing

Choosing the Right Air Winch

Air winches are essential tools for lifting or pulling loads to specific points with efficiency and safety. Known for their...

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Guidelines For How To Use Tag Lines

Tag line usage is an important method to prevent line-of-fire injuries during overhead lifts. They can help you avoid having...

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Using The Coefficient of Friction to Calculate Frictional Force

Whether you're in the business of rigging, engineering, or just trying to rearrange your living room, grasping the COF concept...

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