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## Kimball Midwest
We have been in business since 1923, serving our customers through both superior products and superior services. We are a major force in the industrial maintenance aftermarket with unlimited growth potential. We service our Sales Representatives and end-use customers from our corporate office and distribution center in Columbus, Ohio and from our distribution centers strategically located in Dallas, Texas; Reno, Nevada; and Savannah, Georgia.
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### [Understanding Grade 8 vs. Metric 10.9 Fasteners July 30, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest As equipment, machinery and vehicles continue to evolve, maintenance professionals face a growing mix of fractional and metric fasteners. Whether servicing heavy equipment, manufacturing systems or vehicle fleets, selecting the right high-strength fastener is critical to performance, reliability and safety. Tags: Fasteners, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job, Grade 8, Made in the USA, Metric](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/understanding-grade-8-vs.-metric-10.9-fasteners)
### [Ordering Assortment Refills Just Got Easier July 23, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest Assortments are built to save time. They keep frequently used fasteners, fittings, electrical parts, clips, O-rings and other small components organized, stocked and ready for the next job. Tags: Kimballmidwest.com, Online Shopping, Assortments](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/ordering-assortment-refills-online)
### [Introducing Kimball Midwest's Easy Core Carbide-Tipped Quick Release Hole Saws July 16, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest When professionals need to make clean, precise holes in metal, wood, plastics or mixed materials, efficiency matters. Every minute spent changing hole saws or removing stubborn cores is time lost on the job. That's why Kimball Midwest's new **Easy Core carbide-tipped quick release hole saws** are engineered to help technicians, contractors, maintenance professionals and tradespeople work faster and more efficiently. Tags: Cutting Tools, Hole Cutters, Saws](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/introducing-kimball-midwest-easy-core-quick-release-hole-saws-faster-cuts-faster-core-removal-less-downtime)
### [Threadlocker Selection Guide: Low, Medium, High — Do You Know the Difference? July 9, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest One loose fastener can create a big problem. In maintenance, repair and operations, vibration, shock, temperature changes and corrosion can all work against threaded assemblies. Tags: MRO, Fasteners](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/threadlocker-selection-guide)
### [Fastener Materials Demystified: Choosing Steel, Stainless and Specialty Alloys July 2, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest Selecting the right fastener material is one of the most important decisions in any maintenance, repair or production environment. The wrong choice can lead to premature failure, corrosion, downtime and even safety risks. The challenge for many professionals is balancing strength, corrosion resistance and cost when choosing steel, stainless steel and specialty alloy fasteners. Tags: MRO, Fasteners, Fastener, Materials](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/fastener-materials-demystified-choosing-steel-stainless-and-specialty-alloys)
### [Protect What Matters: Building a Safer Shop with the Right PPE and Safety Solutions June 18, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest June is National Safety Month. A reminder that workplace safety isn’t a one-time initiative, but an ongoing commitment. Established by the [National Safety Council](https://www.nsc.org/#/), this month highlights the importance of maintaining strong safety practices to protect workers and keep operations running smoothly.](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/protect-what-matters-building-a-safer-shop-with-the-right-ppe-and-safety-solutions)
Tags: Safety, Education, OSHA, Environment, National Safety Month
### [Exploring Our Latest New Products June 11, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest Kimball Midwest’s June 2026 new product release is packed with practical solutions for the field, fleet and shop. Tags: Quality Products, New Products](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/kimball-midwest-new-products-june-2026)
### [Preventing Hydraulic Hose Damage: Simple Solutions That Protect Performance June 4, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest Hydraulic hose failure is not just an inconvenience, it can lead to costly downtime, safety risks and lost productivity. Tags: Hydraulics, Hydraulic Hose, Best Tools for the Job, Fluid Flow, Custom Solutions](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/preventing-hydraulic-hose-damage-simple-solutions-that-protect-performance)
### [Kimball Midwest Brands Are Easy to Find Online May 28, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest When it comes to the Kimball Midwest catalog, only high-quality MRO parts, hardware and shop supplies make the cut. Tags: Quality Products, Kimballmidwest.com](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/kimball-midwest-brands)
### [Crimp Fittings vs. Field Attachable Hose Ends in Hydraulics May 21, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest Tags: Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, Fluid Flow, Crimping](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/crimp-fittings-vs.-field-attachable-hose-ends-in-hydraulics)
### [Choosing the Right Hydraulic Coupling is Vital May 14, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest At the heart of many hydraulic systems is a small but critical component: the coupling. Choosing the right hydraulic coupling is not just a matter of fit — it’s a decision that affects safety, performance, uptime and system longevity. Tags: Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Best Tools for the Job, Fluid Flow](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/choosing-the-right-hydraulic-coupling)
### [Fluid Flow 202: Advanced Hydraulic Assembly Best Practices May 7, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest In [Fluid Flow 101](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/maximize-equipment-performance-fluid-flow-101), we covered best practices in five critical areas of hydraulics. In Fluid Flow 202, we’re building on that foundation by linking proper hose selection with advanced assembly and routing best practices.](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/fluid-flow-202-advanced-hydraulic-assembly-best-practices)
Tags: Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, Best Tools for the Job, Hose, Fluid Flow
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