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Tags: Safety, Cutting Tools, Safety Seminar](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/cutting-tool-safety) ### [How to Measure the Fluid Flow Fitting You Need in a Hurry August 25, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest Fluid flow, hydraulics, air brake fittings – the area is referred to by many names and can at times seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be! Tags: How To, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, Fluid Flow](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/measure-fluid-flow-fittings) ### [Am I Using This Right? August 18, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest In maintenance, repair and operations, the misuse of a product can cause failure. This can lead to downtime, waste and expense, which are things you never want to deal with in your shop. Tags: Development, Prevention, Drill Bits, Best Tools for the Job, How it Works](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/am-i-using-this-right) ### [What Does Made in the USA Mean? August 11, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest You probably see it all the time on products and in advertising: Made in the USA. It’s even more common if you include related wording like American-Made and Manufactured in America. Tags: Manufacturing, Made in the USA](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/made-in-usa-rules) ### [Get That Stuck Bolt Out ... And Do It Fast! August 4, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest A stuck bolt costs time and money. Tags: Repair, Extractors, Bolts, Fastener, Superior Products](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/get-that-stuck-bolt-out-...-and-do-it-fast) ### [Hydraulic Safety Training is Vital July 28, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest Maintaining a safe work environment can seem like a daunting task. Not only does your shop have overall safety precautions in place, but each aspect of your shop most likely has its own safety measures to follow, as well. Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Tips, Safety Seminar](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/hydraulic-safety-training-is-vital) ### [Auto Detailing Tips From A Pro July 21, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest We know in the world of maintenance, repair and operations, sometimes vehicle cleanliness can take a back seat. But no matter how busy your team and vehicles are, keeping vehicles looking good is an investment that makes sense. Tags: Automotive, Chemicals](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/auto-detailing-tips) ### [Make Sure Hoses are Stored Safely to Avoid Injuries July 14, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest Even though National Safety Month has come to an end, it doesn’t mean you can just relax and take it easy when it comes to safety in your shop. Tags: Safety, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Hose, Storage Equipment, Injury](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/make-sure-hoses-are-stored-safely-to-avoid-injuries) ### [We Have All Your Hydraulic Needs July 7, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest Need a one-stop shop for all your hydraulic needs? Kimball Midwest has you covered. We now offer a more complete crimping system under Kimball Midwest’s brand of hydraulic products from the hose saws to the hose, right down to the fittings being crimped. We also offer a wide selection of hydraulic couplers and adapters to meet ever-changing needs. Tags: mobile crimper, Made in the USA, New Products, Crimper, K-Series](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/weve-got-all-your-hydraulic-needs) ### [Kimball Midwest: American-Made June 30, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest To claim a product is Made in the USA, the Federal Trade Commission requires “all or virtually all” of a product be made in America. Specifically, “all significant parts, processing, and labor that go into the product must be of U.S. origin.” Tags: American, Made in America, American Made](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/kimball-midwest-american) ### [Slips and Trips and Falls, Oh My! June 23, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest Nothing hurts more for a shop owner than missing workers due to injuries. Tags: Safety, Ladder Safety, National Safety Council](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/slips-and-trips-and-falls-oh-my) ### [Staying Hydrated Prevents Workplace Injury June 16, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest We talk a lot about injuries after they happen, but we can do more to talk about them beforehand to prevent them altogether. Injury prevention can take many forms. In the past few years, we have used some types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for prevention against COVID-19. Now that we are entering the summer months, it raises another issue that often correlates with workplace injuries: fatigue, often due to rising temperatures. 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