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One of the most frustrating things to happen is a stuck or stripped fastener. It can cause a significant amount of downtime and require tools your shop might not have on hand.
Working in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) world, you are probably familiar with fasteners and the role they play. While fasteners are one of the smallest items you may find in a shop, they play a big role. Fasteners help hold everything together, ensuring that structures remain stable and secure.
Despite the many safety measures required by law, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there were 5,190 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2021.
Spring has officially sprung! The trees, grass and plants are starting to get green and grow new life. It’s time to start preparing for the new growth that spring brings.
If you work with electrical systems, you are probably familiar with fuses. But if you don’t, fuses can be confusing.
Depending on where you live, the cliché of April showers bringing May flowers might not ring true. Kimball Midwest’s customers live and work from coast to coast in a wide variety of climates.
It’s no secret, electricity is hot! Wires, circuits and terminals should be assumed to always have live wires. Because of this, electrical safety is of utmost importance to you, your shop, employees and customers.
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. It’s the time of year when you need to look around your shop and determine what can be cleaned or organized.
When you’re thinking of electrical products for your shop, understandably your mind probably goes directly to things like wires, connectors and fuses.
As winter fades into spring, now is the perfect time to start looking around your shop at what needs maintained, cleaned or organized. One thing to not overlook is electrical wires.
Even if your shop is well lit or you only go to work sites during the day, it’s still important to have work lights.
No matter what you do in your shop, there’s a good chance you’ve spent a lot of time over the years dealing with electrical issues. Reliable electricity is extremely important across many situations, with problems leading to long delays, added costs or even safety hazards.
