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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.

Fixing Your Hydraulics In-House

November 15, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When hydraulic hoses break, they need to be fixed right now. There is no time for your machine to be down. You have important work to do, and any downtime can be catastrophic not only to you, but to your customers, too. Not to mention, your bottom line.

Tags: Preparation, Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulic Systems, Demonstrations

Kimball Midwest Tools Make the Scariest Situations a Snap

October 31, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

The Scenario: You awaken in a strange, dingy room with yellowing walls and a musty smell that’s one part mildew and one part a stench you don’t want to imagine. You have no idea where you are, and the four cinderblock walls have but one steel door and just one window, covered with steel bars, giving no clue as to where you might be. A calendar on the wall shows October with an X over every day except for the 31st; it dawns on you today must be “Halloween.”

Tags: Cutting Tools, Halloween, Escape Room

A Quick History of Cutting Tools

October 18, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

One day, shortly after fire was harnessed and became a useful tool, a caveman decided trees were necessary to make more fire. After all, you can’t have fire without fuel. After trying to push the tree down, he picked up a stone and tried to knock the tree down with that. (Editor’s note: We’re just assuming here.)

Tags: Cutting Tools, Education, History

Avoid the Bur-dens of Brittle, Broken Burs

October 1, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Not all carbide burs are created equal. Some are simply better than others. Kimball Midwest’s Bur-Maxx Tungsten Carbide bur may just be the best bur we’ve ever made.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Best Tools for the Job, Demonstrations, Bur, Debur

Rethink How You Cut Holes in Steel

September 24, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Cutting holes in plate steel is by no means a simple task. You could use a drill bit, but why work harder and take more time to get the job done? Coventional hole saws work, too, but they wear out quickly.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Tips, Quality Products, Demonstrations

Showing the Value of Drill Bits

September 17, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

You might think drill bits are a simple commodity, with one being just like any other. That’s simply not the case.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Drill Bits, Best Tools for the Job, Made in America, Demonstrations

Efficiency Matters to Your Bottom Line

September 12, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to your bottom line, efficiency matters. For that, you need an organized space to make it easy to find what you need and tools made to last longer and perform better. An efficient use of space, reduced inventory footprint and high-quality tools reduce your downtime and your maintenance, repair and operations costs.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Vendor Managed Inventory, Specialty Abrasives, KM USA, Fastener, Efficiency

Gear to go With Your Cutting Tools

September 3, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

So you’ve picked out the right cutting tool for the job? That’s great, but before you get started, don’t neglect a few key categories of things you’ll need to get the job done right: cutting tool fluids, safety equipment and deburring tools.