How Many Legs Do I Need for My Lifting Sling?
Choosing the right number of legs for your lifting sling is crucial. Learn more on how to determine which amount is right for you.
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How US Cargo Control Creates High-Quality Custom Chain Slings
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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New Sling Protection Products Now Available Through U.S. Cargo Control
The full line of sling protection products is now available through U.S. Cargo Control. Sling protection is essential in providing additional safety and security to lifting slings and cargo from...
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Chain Slings: A Guide
Chain slings are the ideal lifting and rigging tool for lifting heavy, odd-shaped, and hot materials that other slings could not normally withstand. Read on to learn everything you need...
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What's the Difference between HMPE Roundslings and Polyester Roundslings?
When it comes to selecting the right lifting sling for your lifting applications, there are many factors to consider. We carry many types of lifting slings like Plasma slings®, nylon slings and wire...
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Tackle the Toughest Lifting Jobs with NEW High Performance Round Slings
Read how Lift-It® High Performance Round Slings can improve safety standards in the lifting and rigging industry.
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What's the Difference between Plasma® Rope and Wire Rope?
Learn the differences between Plasma slings and wire rope and how Plasma slings make a difference in the lifting industry.
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How Does Plasma® Rope’s Construction Work & How Does it Help the Lifting Industry?
As we discussed in our previous blog on the announcement of offering superior Plasma Slings and Ropes from Cortland, we explained deatils of these products, the safety benefits compared to...
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What is D/d Ratio & Why is this Critical for Lifting Slings?
What effect does D/d Ratio have on lifting slings and their sling capacities?
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What is Sling Protection, What are the Different Types of Slings, & How to Protect Them
Sling protection products can protect slings, the load, and even the load's surroundings. Read to learn how to improve the durability of your slings and create safety and cost saving...
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Rigging Gear Inspection Checklist: When to Replace Lifting 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.
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Polyester Slings vs Nylon Slings: Which Web Sling Type is Better?
Learn more about how polyester slings or nylon slings work and determine which one works best for your job.
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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...
