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How US Cargo Control Creates High-Quality Custo...

Learn more on how our manufacturing team creates and assembles custom chain slings and how to order one through our request form.

How US Cargo Control Creates High-Quality Custom Chain Slings

12.19.22 • 5 Minute Read

Learn more on how our manufacturing team creates and assembles custom chain slings and how to order one through our request form.

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Chain Slings: A Guide

Chain Slings: A Guide

Use the strongest and most durable lifting chain out there with our high-quality chain slings. These lifting slings provide safe use for any of the toughest overhead lifting and rigging...

Chain Slings: A Guide

07.26.22 • 8 Minute Read

Use the strongest and most durable lifting chain out there with our high-quality chain slings. These lifting slings provide safe use for any of the toughest overhead lifting and rigging...

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Lifting sling with basket

What is D/d Ratio & Why is this Critical for Li...

What effect does D/d Ratio have on lifting slings and their sling capacities?

What is D/d Ratio & Why is this Critical for Lifting Slings?

10.07.21 • 6 Minute Read

What effect does D/d Ratio have on lifting slings and their sling capacities?

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Valentine's Day Edition: US Cargo Control Products We Love

Valentine's Day Edition: US Cargo Control Produ...

With Valentine's Day approaching, we couldn't hold back on sharing the love for our products. Read some of our top picks from dedicated experts and customers.

Valentine's Day Edition: US Cargo Control Products We Love

02.10.20 • 5 Minute Read

With Valentine's Day approaching, we couldn't hold back on sharing the love for our products. Read some of our top picks from dedicated experts and customers.

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crosby 4-leg chain sling

New Product Line Alert: Crosby® Chain Slings

The full line of Crosby® chain slings, including adjustable chain slings with the revolutionary Crosby Eliminator® system, is now available through USCC.

New Product Line Alert: Crosby® Chain Slings

07.22.19 • 3 Minute Read

The full line of Crosby® chain slings, including adjustable chain slings with the revolutionary Crosby Eliminator® system, is now available through USCC.

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rigging gear inspection checklist

How to Tell When It's Time for New Rigging Gear

Whether you're inspecting wire rope, chain slings, synthetic web slings, round slings, or any type of rigging hardware, here are the warning signs of potential rigging equipment failure.

How to Tell When It's Time for New Rigging Gear

02.25.19 • 4 Minute Read

Whether you're inspecting wire rope, chain slings, synthetic web slings, round slings, or any type of rigging hardware, here are the warning signs of potential rigging equipment failure.

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