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Hydraulic cylinders are inherently user-friendly, yet many equipment users lack proper training in their operation, often due to their perceived simplicity. Instead, they are trained on more intricate and complex machinery. However, it is crucial to recognise that mishandling hydraulic rams can have severe consequences, given the tremendous pressure they withstand when operating at full […]

Choosing the right lifting sling! Are you in the midst of planning a lifting project and feeling uncertain about which sling type to use? Perhaps you’re experiencing dissatisfaction with the current slings you’re using and not achieving the expected service life. It is crucial to select the appropriate lifting sling as part of your lift […]

The Importance of Accurate Load Measurement and Monitoring in Lifting and Rigging If you’re in the business of lifting and rigging, you know the importance of accuracy and safety. To achieve both, you need the right equipment. Two pieces of equipment commonly used for load measurement and monitoring are Loadlinks, also known as Radiolinks or […]

Compression Load Cells are essential components for measuring weight and force in various industrial applications. This information can then be used to find the centre of gravity of a load to ensure a safe lift and they are widely used in material testing, quality control, and process control, among others. However, to ensure that the […]

Still Using an H-Frame? We recently had an enquiry at LGH for an H-Frame. The customer needed a beam with a WLL of 5t and a max spread of 2.9m wide and 6m long. The hire desk team were surprised as it has been a very long time since a customer has requested to hire […]

What to Avoid When Using a Hand Chain Hoist The hand chain hoist, also known as a chain block or a spur gear hoist in Europe, is one of the most used pieces of lifting equipment around the world. The reason for this is its simple design and ability to make manually lifting heavy objects […]

Lift & Learn with LGH – Shackles In our latest Lift & Learn series we outline the do’s and don’ts of rigging shackles and give advice on adhering to best safety practices.  Information and Illustration, copyright by Jerry Klinke, all rights reserved.   Interested in speaking to one of our experts for more advice or […]

What Is A Shackle? Also known as D-links, shackles are u-shaped load bearing devices with a removable pin. They are used between loads being lifted and load lifting devices such as chains, slings and wire ropes.   What Are Shackles Used For? There is a range of uses for shackles, the most common being:   […]

LGH, with over 50 years of expertise provide can provide lifting solutions for almost any need. We have a huge range of Modulift Spreader Beams with a wide variety of spans, configurations and capacities to provide a versatile and cost-effective lifting arrangements.  When it comes to lifting shipping containers, look no further. Our solution allows […]

Modulift are the leading global spreader beam designer and manufacturer in the market. We’ve partnered with them for many years at LGH and we wouldn’t consider using anybody else’s spreader beams. Using Modular Spreader Beams enables you to be more flexible over a number of lifts without needing to hire a new Spreader Beam every […]