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Make Sure You Have the Right Cleaner

March 31, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

There it is, mocking you. That spot of oil on your freshly painted shop floor. Or maybe it’s a thick buildup on a piece you need to recondition.

Tags: Grease, Environment, Degreaser, Cleaning Supplies

Parking Lot Planning, Prepping and Painting

March 11, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Spring is in the air (depending on where you live), and thoughts are turning to the outdoors. If your area had a bad winter, your parking lot may need a refresh. Faded striping is not only unsightly, it is unsafe. So, too, is any damage to the pavement caused by winter conditions. If your parking lot is pocked with potholes, cracks and other damage, you should consider replacing or resurfacing before you do any painting.

Tags: Paint, Inverted Paint, Environment, Spring

Don’t Test Your Wallet: Circuit Testers Can Save You Time, Money

March 5, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

“It’s not working.”

Tags: Products, Safety, Maintenance, Service, How To, Repair, Electrical

Be Ready to get Work Done Outside

March 2, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

In early February, Punxsutawney Phil announced that spring was … “right around the corner.”

Tags: Planning, Education, Efficiency, Spring

A Primer on Spray Paint Safety

February 19, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Spring is getting closer, and it’s time to think about painting. Whether you need to freshen up your workshop or paint your equipment, you need to set yourself up for success to get the job done right. Before you get started, here are some resources to help you:

Tags: Products, Safety, How To, Shop Supplies, Paint, Environment

Proper Electrical Terminal Crimping is Key

February 13, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Just like pretty much anything you need to do in your shop, having the right tool for the job and using it properly is very important when crimping electrical terminals.

Tags: How To, Electrical, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

A Look Behind the Scenes

February 6, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

This is it. You’ve made the big decision.

Tags: Organization, Vendor Managed Inventory, Storage Equipment, Efficiency, Materials Management System

Chemical Solutions for Winter

January 29, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

It’s the middle of winter. Depending on where you live, the temperatures may be well below freezing, and you can’t remember the last time you saw your lawn. The harsh weather could be wreaking havoc on your parts and equipment, not to mention the effect it has on your work environment, and even you.

Tags: Winter, Chemicals, Quality Products

Organizing Made Easy

January 23, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

So you need to get organized. You have looked around your shop and see boxes everywhere. You know if you put your hand in the containers where you keep your nuts and bolts, you may come out with three or four different sizes. Maybe more.

Tags: Organization, Vendor Managed Inventory, Quality Products, Storage Equipment, Efficiency

Drawers Help You Get Organized

January 15, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

In the MRO world, one of the biggest challenges many people face is organization. The coffee can holding leftover bits, fasteners and other items is a reliable presence in most shops.

Tags: Organization, Storage Equipment, Efficiency

Get Yourself Clean and Organized in the New Year

January 8, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

And here we are in 2020. The calendar has officially changed, and you’ve dusted off that bench and your five-year plan to take a look at where you are headed.

Tags: Vendor Managed Inventory, Drill Bits, Storage Equipment, Education, Made in America, Efficiency, New Year

Electrical Safety Starts with Your Equipment

December 30, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Even if you don’t perform electrical work, you already know the serious harm electricity can cause if you don’t use the proper safety precautions. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 739 U.S. workers died from electricity exposure between 2012 and 2016. Of those fatalities, 47 percent occurred in construction and extraction occupations and 22 percent in installation, maintenance and repair occupations. In that same time frame 9,760 U.S. workers were injured in electrical accidents.

Tags: Safety, Maintenance, Electrical, Fuse, Technology, Education

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