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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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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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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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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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how to choose the right synthetic web sling

Polyester Slings vs Nylon Slings: Which Web Sli...

Learn more about how polyester slings or nylon slings work and determine which one works best for your job.

Polyester Slings vs Nylon Slings: Which Web Sling Type is Better?

01.14.19 • 5 Minute Read

Learn more about how polyester slings or nylon slings work and determine which one works best for your job.

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How to Choose a Lifting Sling

How to Choose a Lifting Sling

Learn the basics of nylon lifting slings, polyester round slings, chain slings, and wire rope slings and how to choose the right one for your job.

How to Choose a Lifting Sling

02.11.13 • 3 Minute Read

Learn the basics of nylon lifting slings, polyester round slings, chain slings, and wire rope slings and how to choose the right one for your job.

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