The Difference Between Import and Domestic Wire Rope Slings

In the lifting and rigging marketplace, there are plenty of options when it comes to buying wire rope slings. These slings can be categorized as either domestic, imported, or fall into a confusing grey area where the product may be labeled as “made in the USA” or “American-made” but are manufactured from or contain imported materials. So how do you make the right decision with so many options? By the end of this video, you’ll be up to speed on everything surrounding domestic and import wire rope slings.

In this video, we’ll cover the difference between:
– Domestic wire rope slings
– Wire rope slings made in the USA
– Import wire rope slings

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