LGH Blog

Welcome to the LGH Blog—a comprehensive resource for all things rigging, lifting, and beyond. Here, you can access our entire library of expert content, from practical insights to detailed product features, to help you tackle every challenge with confidence and safety. Dive into one of our four blog categories for focused content:

Product Spotlight, Rigging Tips and Techniques, Project Solutions, and Miscellaneous.

Whether you’re looking for specific equipment information, expert techniques, or inspiration for your next project, our blog is designed to keep you informed and equipped for success. Start exploring below!

Top 4 Misuses of Beam Trolleys

The manual push beam trolley is used to move loads horizontally on beams, as well as used as a suspension...

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Get to Know the Electric Power Bar

The electric power bar is designed to push, or skid, loads. They’re most commonly used in conjunction with low-profile dollies, tank rollers,...

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From the President’s Desk: How LGH Chooses Equipment

Since LGH opened its US doors in 1990, we’ve always been very strict in regards to the types of products...

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Testing and Certifying Rigging Equipment

Equipment failure can cause catastrophic damage, including injury and even death. At LGH, we test and certify every single piece...

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Conventional vs Synchronous Pumps: What’s the Difference?

Conventional vs Synchronous Pumps: What’s the Difference? Conventional and Synchronous Pumps are commonly found on any jobsite that requires jacking...

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There’s Nothing New Under the Sun

When people learn about Hydra-Slide skidding systems many comment on how innovative this new technology is, and how it changes...

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12 Reasons to Rent the Hydra-Slide™

Desighed for simplicity, the Hydra-Slide provides one of the most cost-effective and accurate methods for moving, loading and unloading all...

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The Right Tool For The Job

In the Heavy Transport and Rigging world, all types of equipment are necessary – gantries, skid steers, transporters, cranes… the...

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How Hydra-Slide™ Came to Be

Upon graduating from the University of Waterloo in 1977 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I started working full-time at...

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What Does Being ‘Safe’ Mean to LGH?

Overall, safety in our industry is the most important part of our business and yours. Our type of rental equipment...

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