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Customer Photos: Stainless Steel Shackles for Fishing

Customer Photos: Stainless Steel Shackles for F...

US Cargo Control customer shows how he uses stainless steel shackles to snag sharks

Customer Photos: Stainless Steel Shackles for Fishing

10.23.13 • 2 Minute Read

US Cargo Control customer shows how he uses stainless steel shackles to snag sharks

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What is Stainless Steel?

The two main forms of stainless steel used for rigging are type 304 and 316. US Cargo Control carries a variety of stainless steel products for rigging.

What is Stainless Steel?

10.16.13 • 3 Minute Read

The two main forms of stainless steel used for rigging are type 304 and 316. US Cargo Control carries a variety of stainless steel products for rigging.

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Going Places: Now Offering Canadian Shipping

Going Places: Now Offering Canadian Shipping

US Cargo Control now shipping to Canada! Final cost is shown at checkout - no hidden fees! Canadian shipping is fast via FedEX. Shop USCargoControl.com.

Going Places: Now Offering Canadian Shipping

10.09.13 • 2 Minute Read

US Cargo Control now shipping to Canada! Final cost is shown at checkout - no hidden fees! Canadian shipping is fast via FedEX. Shop USCargoControl.com.

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What Is Alloy Steel?

What is alloy steel? This is the third in a four-part series about steel used in rigging supplies and rigging hardware.

What Is Alloy Steel?

10.04.13 • 3 Minute Read

What is alloy steel? This is the third in a four-part series about steel used in rigging supplies and rigging hardware.

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Why Add Zinc to Steel?

Why Add Zinc to Steel?

Why add zinc to steel? It acts as a barrier to rust, making steel more durable. Learn the difference between hot dipped galvanized and zinc coated steel.

Why Add Zinc to Steel?

09.28.13 • 3 Minute Read

Why add zinc to steel? It acts as a barrier to rust, making steel more durable. Learn the difference between hot dipped galvanized and zinc coated steel.

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Examining the 4 Types of Carbon Steel

*This is the first in a four-part series about steel used in rigging supplies and rigging hardware. Steel isn’t a cut and dry subject like many people tend to believe....

Examining the 4 Types of Carbon Steel

09.25.13 • 3 Minute Read

*This is the first in a four-part series about steel used in rigging supplies and rigging hardware. Steel isn’t a cut and dry subject like many people tend to believe....

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