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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.

How Many Legs Do I Need for My Lifting Sling?

05.23.23 • 8 Minute Read

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 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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New Sling Protection Products Now Available Through U.S. Cargo Control

New Sling Protection Products Now Available Thr...

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...

New Sling Protection Products Now Available Through U.S. Cargo Control

08.09.22 • 5 Minute Read

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: 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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What's the Difference between HMPE Roundslings and Polyester Roundslings?

What's the Difference between HMPE 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...

What's the Difference between HMPE Roundslings and Polyester Roundslings?

06.07.22 • 6 Minute Read

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

Tackle the Toughest Lifting Jobs with NEW High ...

Read how Lift-It® High Performance Round Slings can improve safety standards in the lifting and rigging industry.

Tackle the Toughest Lifting Jobs with NEW High Performance Round Slings

05.12.22 • 5 Minute Read

Read how Lift-It® High Performance Round Slings can improve safety standards in the lifting and rigging industry.

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