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LGH is known for its immense supply of equipment for everything relating to hoisting, rigging, pulling and jacking projects. Within the fleet of 70,000 plus pieces of equipment, some are bound to be underutilized. One such product are the extremely useful – if used properly – Lindapter flush clamps. We’ve all heard the saying that […]
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Our Hydra-Slide Skidding System can get where cranes can’t. Using a heavy track skidding system is a great alternative to using a crane when challenges arise.
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Wire rope is an integral tool in any rigger’s toolbox. As prevalent as wire rope is, how well do you really know one of the most commonly used slings? Click here to find out.
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The start of a new year is upon us, allowing us to take a moment and look back at everything we’ve accomplished over the last year as well as evaluating which areas we can improve both as individuals and as a company.
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In the previous installment of our sling series, we covered the basket hitch. We shared how the rated capacity is double what is listed on the sling tag when utilized in a true basket setting. Progressing into the choker hitch, however, rated capacity is adversely affected rather than seeing an increase in lifting strength. A […]
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This Blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits and limitations of the various sling hitches and where you would find them in use in the field. In the first segment, it seemed only fitting to start off with one of the most common hitch types: the basket hitch. While hitch types […]
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Well, we have. In an industry where one wrong move can spell certain disaster, the experience and knowledge of safe rigging practices can never be understated. That’s why at Lifting Gear Hire, we take as much pride in the rigorous training each member of our team takes on as we do with the average tenure […]
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Everyone in the industry knows about spreader beams and the versatility they provide on the job due to the overwhelming number of articles that cover every aspect of their usage from bridge suspension to simply creating more pick points for an object than a single crane hook could provide. The CMOD, provided by Modulift, creates […]
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Gantry cranes are typically used in applications that require a mobile crane for multiple functions. Because of their versatility, gantry cranes are frequently used in many industries. In the maintenance and repair operations industries, this versatility is crucial because the lifting often occurs in multiple places throughout the facility or even at different locations. Gantry […]
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We’ve seen an increase in the number of come-a-longs, sometimes referred to as a lever hoist, that have been going out on rent lately, so this seemed like an appropriate time to detail some of the common misuses of this versatile piece of equipment as well as an easy solution to prolong their lifespan. One […]
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