Kimball Midwest Blog (22)

How to Remove Paint

April 16, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Painting is basically a job anyone can do, depending on what you are looking for. If you want to paint a room in your home, any big box or local hardware store can supply you with brushes, rollers, pans, drop cloths, tape … and, of course, paint. (Although we, of course, recommend the great performance of our Ultra Pro-Max line.) You don’t have to call in an expert, unless you want to.

Tags: How To, Paint, Quality Products, Restoration, Paint Removal

Crossing the Finish Line

April 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

“It doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.” – Fred Lebow

Tags: Paint, Family, Adhesive, Lubricant, Pinewood Derby

How to Strip, Clean and Repaint Your Equipment

March 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

An unfortunate byproduct of hard work is the high probability of damaging equipment. But on the bright side, properly repairing that equipment can make it as good as new and save you from emptying the piggy bank to purchase replacements.

Tags: Maintenance, How To, Preparation, Repair, Paint, Restoration

Avoid These Common Spray Painting Mistakes

March 26, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Spray paint is an economical way to add a polished and professional look to your projects. It’s easy to use but just as easy to make mistakes if you skip any steps or rush through the process. With the right preparation and a little patience, you can avoid these common mistakes.

Tags: Safety, Paint, Quality Products

How to Build a Maintenance Efficiency Center

March 5, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Organization is critical when it comes to the smooth, efficient operation of your shop. When you have a place for every part and every part in its place, you don’t have to stop what you’re doing to search for what you need. Having everything organized also allows you to see when you need to restock.

Tags: Organization, Maintenance, How To, Shop Supplies, Storage Equipment

Protecting Your Electrical Systems with Heat-Shrink Tubing

February 27, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

It’s a cruel truth that even the most complex and heavy-duty machinery can be rendered useless because of a single damaged wire connection, and these connections serving as the energy-pumping arteries of your electrical systems are constantly under attack by high operating temperatures, corrosion, abrasion and many other stressors.

Tags: Electrical, Insulation, weather-proof

How to Pick the Right Grease

February 18, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Lubrication is critical for the operation and maintenance of most equipment and machinery. Lubrication reduces friction in areas of metal-to-metal contact. Greases can be used in non-sealed systems, as it will not run out like liquid lubricants can.

Tags: Products, How To, Tips, Quality Products, Grease

Keep Your Team Moving In The Cold

February 14, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When most people think about weather extremes getting in the way of workplace productivity, they probably think about summer’s extreme heat. For construction workers, roofers and others who work outdoors, hot conditions do slow things down and raise a variety of potential issues, including health risks.

Tags: Safety, Quality Products, Cold-Weather, Thermal

The Cost of Disorganization: It Will Shock You

February 8, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Imagine this: You walk into your shop before the sun rises. You turn on the lights and maybe trip over a couple parts. You start your first job of the day, and you can’t find the right part. Sound familiar? Most would agree this is not the best way to start your day.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

The Basics of Electrical Connectors

January 24, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Electrical connectors are critical to the functionality of nearly all vehicles, industrial equipment and electrical and electronic devices. It’s important that connectors perform properly to prevent electrical shorting and arcing that may damage your equipment and cause failure.

Tags: Electrical, Insulation, weather-proof, Quality Products

Disorganized Small Parts Cost You Time and Money

December 31, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

It’s a problem that may occur frequently in your shop. You need a small part, such as a screw, heat-shrink terminal or O-ring, and you must stop everything to look for it. Maybe it’s in a box or drawer, mixed up with other small parts that need to be sorted and organized. Maybe it’s been misplaced, or you used the last of your stock and didn’t replenish it. Perhaps the part was improperly stored and no longer usable. You find yourself running out to a brick-and-mortar store to buy parts more often than you’d like.

Tags: Vendor Managed Inventory

Prepare Your Fleet for Winter

December 26, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Winter is here, but many parts of the United States already have seen wintry conditions, in some cases for months. But even if winter’s cold, ice and snow already have made an appearance in your area, it’s not too late to take some precautionary steps to prepare your fleet for the winter months ahead.

Tags: Fleet, Winter, Tips

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