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how to use plate lifting clamp

How to Use Plate Clamps Safely and Effectively

Plate clamps, or sheet clamps, make difficult lifts safer and easier. While these strong lifting tools allow for faster production speeds, they should not be used haphazardly. The use of...

How to Use Plate Clamps Safely and Effectively

10.22.18 • 5 Minute Read

Plate clamps, or sheet clamps, make difficult lifts safer and easier. While these strong lifting tools allow for faster production speeds, they should not be used haphazardly. The use of...

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safely apply wire rope clips

How to Safely Apply Wire Rope Clips to Wire Rop...

Watch our video and read our step-by-step guide on how to safely apply wire rope clips to create a safe assembly for your rigging and lifting needs.

How to Safely Apply Wire Rope Clips to Wire Rope Assemblies

06.25.18 • 3 Minute Read

Watch our video and read our step-by-step guide on how to safely apply wire rope clips to create a safe assembly for your rigging and lifting needs.

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US Cargo Control is Headed to NATE UNITE 2018

The NATE Association US Cargo Control is a proud member of the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE). NATE is a non-profit trade association that provides members with uniform safety...

US Cargo Control is Headed to NATE UNITE 2018

02.14.18 • 2 Minute Read

The NATE Association US Cargo Control is a proud member of the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE). NATE is a non-profit trade association that provides members with uniform safety...

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New Product Alert: Grade 100 Chain Slings

US Cargo Control has launched a new manufacturing capability with the introduction of KWB Grade 100 signal violet chain slings to their product line. KWB, a Pewag company, is known...

New Product Alert: Grade 100 Chain Slings

04.18.17 • 4 Minute Read

US Cargo Control has launched a new manufacturing capability with the introduction of KWB Grade 100 signal violet chain slings to their product line. KWB, a Pewag company, is known...

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Sales Team Q and A: Guy Wire

Sales Team Q&A: Guy Wire

Our sales team tackles some common questions about rigging supplies like guy wire, wire rope clips and eye bolts.

Sales Team Q&A: Guy Wire

09.09.15 • 2 Minute Read

Our sales team tackles some common questions about rigging supplies like guy wire, wire rope clips and eye bolts.

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Why is it Called Guy Wire?

Why is it Called Guy Wire?

Ever wonder where the name "guy wire" came from? If you're unfamiliar with this product, don't worry - you've probably seen this product in use. This type of wire cable...

Why is it Called Guy Wire?

09.03.15 • 2 Minute Read

Ever wonder where the name "guy wire" came from? If you're unfamiliar with this product, don't worry - you've probably seen this product in use. This type of wire cable...

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