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line of steel turnbuckles with jaw end fittings used to hold up a steel beam of an architecture

How to Use a Turnbuckle

Turnbuckles are popularly used in the lifting and rigging industry where tensioning lines are imperative. These items work to increase the strength of your lines by applying them in a...

How to Use a Turnbuckle

04.25.23 • 6 Minute Read

Turnbuckles are popularly used in the lifting and rigging industry where tensioning lines are imperative. These items work to increase the strength of your lines by applying them in a...

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what is edge protection and what products are out there

What is Sling Protection, What are the Differen...

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...

What is Sling Protection, What are the Different Types of Slings, & How to Protect Them

07.27.21 • 5 Minute Read

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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US Cargo Control becomes Official Supplier of Straightpoint Load Monitoring Loadcells

US Cargo Control becomes Official Supplier of S...

Straightpoint, a Crosby owned company, has announced US Cargo Control, a leader in the lifting and rigging equipment sales industry, as an official supplier. In addition to providing a large...

US Cargo Control becomes Official Supplier of Straightpoint Load Monitoring Loadcells

11.24.20 • 4 Minute Read

Straightpoint, a Crosby owned company, has announced US Cargo Control, a leader in the lifting and rigging equipment sales industry, as an official supplier. In addition to providing a large...

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crosby swivel hoist ring at US Cargo Control

New Crosby® Product Additions at US Cargo Control

We expanded our selection of rigging hardware and rigging supplies to meet your lifting needs.

New Crosby® Product Additions at US Cargo Control

09.22.20 • 5 Minute Read

We expanded our selection of rigging hardware and rigging supplies to meet your lifting needs.

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8 Green Cargo Control Products for St. Patrick's Day

8 Green Cargo Control Products for St. Patrick'...

Check out 8 green cargo control products we carry at US Cargo Control and find your lucky charm!

8 Green Cargo Control Products for St. Patrick's Day

03.17.20 • 4 Minute Read

Check out 8 green cargo control products we carry at US Cargo Control and find your lucky charm!

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extracting a stuck vehicle calculation formula

Extracting a Stuck Vehicle

How to Calculate Minimum Winching Effort & Minimum Working Load Limit   When extracting a stuck vehicle, many factors can affect the actual pulling force needed, as well as selecting...

Extracting a Stuck Vehicle

08.19.19 • 4 Minute Read

How to Calculate Minimum Winching Effort & Minimum Working Load Limit   When extracting a stuck vehicle, many factors can affect the actual pulling force needed, as well as selecting...

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