July 11, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
If you’re new to hydraulics, using outdated equipment or training to use your company’s crimper and fittings, you might need a quick review of the various types of hydraulic fittings and what they are most commonly used for.
July 4, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Your air brake system is complex enough, but ensuring its compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards as well as those set by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) doesn’t have to be. At Kimball Midwest, we offer the right parts to make sure your air brake systems are fully compliant, helping you avoid costly fines and ensuring the safety and efficiency of your vehicles.
June 27, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Today, as National Safety Month wraps up, we’re featuring a vital component of workplace safety and one that can often be overlooked when making a list of safety practices: lockout/tagout.
June 20, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Whether you’ve been a Kimball Midwest customer for years or you are considering making the switch from your previous supplier, chances are you know the frustrations of disorganized fasteners.
June 13, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
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May 30, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
When purchasing new fasteners, you might not think of what products you will need in the future. That’s especially true for ones you will need when replacing old fasteners in equipment with new.
May 23, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
In a shop, every tool and element is important. Even the smallest parts can make a huge difference. This is especially true with fasteners.
May 16, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to cap screw reliability, you don’t want to take any chances. Cap screws, especially top-of-the-line ones such as Grade 8, are used in critical applications in industries such as construction, agriculture, mining and many others. In many cases, failure could be catastrophic.
May 9, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
Identifying a fastener can be difficult for some. The head markings can be difficult to make out, and they often are what gets disorganized in a shop first because of their small size.
May 2, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to working in the shop or on a job site, having the right tools is essential. One must-have tool everyone needs is the trouble light.
April 25, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
If you’re already a Kimball Midwest customer, you know we’re your reliable provider of maintenance, repair and operations supplies, including many consumable products.