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!

Do’s & Dont’s With Lifting Shackles

How to Properly Use Lifting Shackles Shackles come in many types and may be used in various rigging and load...

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Aluminum Tripod

2 Ton Aluminum Tripod When you think of an aluminum tripod used for hoisting, how many of you immediately think...

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Headache (Overhaul) Balls

Overhaul balls – sometimes referred as headache or overhaul hook balls – are used to add weight to single-line crane...

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Which Sling Should You Choose?

Rigging 101: All About Slings Are you planning a lifting project and unsure about the correct sling type to use?...

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Rol-A-Lifts

Moving bulky, hard-to-handle box shaped loads can potentially cause trouble on your jobsite. Rol-A-Lifts – occasionally called refrigerator dollies –...

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Mechanical / Reel Jacks

When looking at ways to jack up a load with minimal clearance, most people think of using a hydraulic pancake...

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3 Ways LGH Maximizes Safety with Every Rental

How LGH Maximizes Safety With Every Lifting Equipment Rental In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) declared June National Safety...

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Electric Chain Hoists with Motorized Trolley

Chain hoists come in all different flavors, from manually operated to air or electric assisted operations. Each option has their...

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4 Common Rigging Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Save Money and Time by Avoiding These Rigging Mistakes Rigging and lifting heavy loads is a necessary part of construction....

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Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Hydra-Slide 500-ton Skidding System

When you think of ways to move exceptionally heavy and large items, I assume you would immediately gravitate toward the...

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