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A turnbuckle is a basic, often overlooked rigging device that may relieve much stress during challenging or critical lifts. Primarily, turnbuckles are used as a means of adjusting a load in cases of offset center-of-gravity. However, they are beneficial for adjusting tension and reducing slack in various tensioning assemblies, from providing tension in a perimeter […]

Another of the tools you may not know we rent is the forklift boom. There are many instances where use of a telescopic forklift boom can provide a solution where overhead space is limited. The model available from LGH has a telescoping boom with a maximum horizontal reach of 12’ in 1’ increments. Horizontal extension […]

Designed by Airfloat®, air skates or air skid systems allow safe, nearly frictionless movements of large loads or machinery. They come in various sizes and capacities and are lightweight and durable. Airfloat® designed these skates to compete with systems and solutions that are far less flexible, including heavy-duty casters and rollers. How They Work The […]

One of the tools you may not know we rent is the crane fork attachment. There are many varieties of crane forks, sometimes referred to as pallet lifters, available, but LGH carries only one style. While some have adjustable counterweights, the unit available for rent with LGH is counterbalanced and clearly defines where to situate […]

BETA MAX Hoists are known for being high-speed, portable, and highly versatile. Those features, along with their low running costs and high safety margins, make these hoists an invaluable tool on many job sites, providing value both in terms of labor savings and increasing the safety of workers, equipment, and materials on the job. Keep […]

Among the tools you may not know we rent are turnbuckles. These underutilized pieces of rigging hardware provide a mechanical means of adjusting a load in cases of offset center-of-gravity (CG). Additionally, they can also be used to adjust tension in the sling(s) that could be caused from an offset CG. When considering ways to […]

Understanding the effect of angles on sling capacities is a critical part of safe rigging. You should know that using slings at an angle can quickly become deadly if the angle is not considered prior to selecting which sling to use. This is because the tension on each leg of a sling increases as the angle […]

Continuing the “Tools You May Not Know We Rent” series, today we cover swivels. Swivels play an important role in controlling a load under weight while also cutting the strain on other rigging hardware. To understand the benefits of utilizing swivels in your lifts, lets break down what a swivel is and when to use […]

Continuing with tools you may not know we rent, the electric power bar provides an easy method of pushing a load. Typically paired with low profile dolly systems, tank rollers or air skates, power bars eliminate the need for additional equipment. Below, we’ll cover some of the most common uses, proper use as well as […]

One of the most commonly used pieces of lifting equipment is the hand chain hoist, also known as a chain fall. Notable for their versatile use in various industries, modern hand chain hoists have maintained their durability and ruggedness while minimizing pulling effort, so the operator doesn’t need to overstrain. However, that doesn’t mean they […]