When is the Right Time to Use Air Skates?
07/15/2021
When making a mechanical move, air skates can provide a great alternative to decrease the force required to make the move. But when is the right time to use them?Archives: Blog
What Do You Know About Material Lifts?
06/16/2021
Among the lifting equipment in LGH’s fleet, some of the more under-utilized pieces of equipment are the material lifts from Sumner™ and Genie®.
Electrical Cords: Size Does Matter
05/24/2021
Today, we will focus our attention on the most commonly overlooked issue facing electric-powered devices and can discuss requirements and common issues on air-powered equipment at a later date.
How Much Headroom Do I Need (Part 2)
04/12/2021
The headroom calculations for that style of lift are straightforward and really only require the knowledge of what is needed and getting the sum of the parts.
How Much Headroom Do I Need?
03/24/2021
During any lift plan, there are many things that need consideration, from the best piece of equipment to complete the task to the headroom available to complete the lift. Determining how
Why You Should Rent Instead of Buying a Gantry
02/16/2021
As stated in previous blog posts, gantries are some of the most versatile pieces in the rigging industry. While it can make sense to purchase your own gantry, this post explains why many of the largest companies choose to rent rather than own.
7 Horrible Mistakes Made While Using an Aluminum Gantry
01/14/2021
As one of the most used pieces of portable rigging equipment, gantries would be one of the most misused pieces of equipment. Here are seven horrible mistakes made using aluminum gantries.
Setting Up a Gantry in Less Than 7 Steps
12/28/2020
One of our most common, and most versatile, rental items is the gantry. Sometimes referred to as a gantry crane or A-frame, the gantry allows you to span a gap
Seven Signs You Should Rent a Spreader Beam
12/02/2020
Spreader beams are an item that receives a lot of attention but are still not always seen for their full potential. While there are limitations to modular spreader beams, there
9 Things You May Have Forgotten About Spreader Beams
10/22/2020
With how often spreader beams are used on site, many know quite a bit about the difference in both application and construction of a spreader beam and traditional lifting beams.