Common Misuses of Come-a-longs
03/19/2018
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 appropriateArchives: Blog
Renting Saves Money
03/05/2018
In this industry, the gear used to perform the lifts and moves on sites can have a tremendous impact on the result of any job. improperly maintained equipment or having
Top 5 Misuses of Gantries
02/15/2018
Gantry cranes are portable, lightweight, and affordable lifting solutions with sturdy A-frame design. Gantries have many great features such as height adjustment, span adjustment and the heavy-duty casters. As with
Lifting Gear Can Help Save You Money On Your Next Jacking Project
11/06/2017
Although this is a topic that many of our customers are familiar with, the proper use and care of hydraulic lock nut rams is something that still causes some confusion on the
What You Need to Know About Spec 8C?
08/29/2017
New API Guidelines for Production Hoisting and Drilling Equipment. The American Petroleum Institute (API) just published its Publications Programs and Services catalog, an all-inclusive resource for all API practices and standards, equipment
How To Inspect Wire Rope Slings
08/11/2017
Wire rope is a machine. It’s a rather complex machine, actually. Its primary function is to move, which in turn is where it obtains its source of strength. And because
Sliced Bread is the Coolest Thing Since the Tirfor®
06/29/2017
While everyone is going around discussing how awesome sliced bread is (as if we didn’t already know that), another invention had already been registered at the patent office before sliced
Confused By Eyebolt Standards? Let’s clear it up.
06/28/2017
In 1960, when ANSI first published the B18.15 standard on forged eyebolts, they stated “that it would be impossible to develop an ANSI standard which would agree with even a
Guidelines For Tag lines
06/06/2017
With large complex lifts – using a planned tag line procedure makes the lift go very smoothly without anybody getting nervous or upset. One person should be able to control
The 12 Sling Commandments
05/26/2017
Here at Lifting Gear Hire, we strive to put safety first and we encourage everyone to do the same. To do that, we endeavor to provide the most up-to-date knowledge