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Equipment failure can cause catastrophic damage, including injury and even death. At LGH, we test and certify every single piece of equipment before it leaves our warehouses.
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Conventional vs Synchronous Pumps: What’s the Difference? Conventional and Synchronous Pumps are commonly found on any jobsite that requires jacking a load. Some common conventional pumps include the Hydraulic Hand Pump, Gasoline Hydraulic Pump, and Electric Hydraulic Pump. Unlike these conventional options, a Synchronous Lifting System ensures synchronous lifting and jacking by providing equal flow […]
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When people learn about Hydra-Slide skidding systems many comment on how innovative this new technology is, and how it changes the way they think about moving heavy loads, and I smile and nod. Hey, I’m ok with people thinking we invented the idea. The truth is, people were jacking and sliding 5,000 years ago. While […]
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Desighed for simplicity, the Hydra-Slide provides one of the most cost-effective and accurate methods for moving, loading and unloading all types of heavy loads. Whether you’re sliding transformers, generators, compressors, pressure vessels, and machines where a rigid, load carrying track is required, the Hydra-Slide will have you covered. Need another reasons How about 12 more? […]
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In the Heavy Transport and Rigging world, all types of equipment are necessary – gantries, skid steers, transporters, cranes… the more diverse toolbox a company has, the better the chance of winning projects and successfully competing in the marketplace. The tough decision is – even if you have all this equipment, how do you choose […]
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Upon graduating from the University of Waterloo in 1977 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I started working full-time at Lackie Bros. Ltd. as a Project Engineer in the Heavy Transport and Rigging Division, based in Kitchener, Ontario. At that time Lackie Bros. were leaders in this field working all across Canada. In 1979 at […]
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Overall, safety in our industry is the most important part of our business and yours. Our type of rental equipment is used on major construction sites, power plants, refineries, and all other types of heavy industries. These types of sites can often be very dangerous and the type work that is being performed could also […]
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Frying Pan Tower uses BETA MAX Leo Hoist for Restoration Frying Pan Tower is a Coast Guard Light Station about 30 miles off the coast of North Carolina that is being restored. It includes a Bed & Breakfast where the public can stay on the tower for a night or two. Or longer if […]
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Never get complacent or lax in following operating and hoist safety procedures. Almost two-thirds of accidents, 74 percent, happen during routine operations!
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Every year around this time, I always reflect on the past 12 months and mentally prepare myself for the upcoming New Year. This past year has been fantastic for a number of different reasons, but mainly because we celebrated our 25th anniversary this year. It’s hard to believe that the Lifting Gear Hire business began in […]
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