Kimball Midwest Blog (26)

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

Rodents Damaging Your Engine? It May Be The Wire

December 20, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

It’s a fact of life that rodents are relentless chewers. They don’t discriminate, chewing on practically anything. When it comes to vehicles and farm equipment, rodents love to crawl up into dark engine compartments, particularly in cold weather, and make their nests. This often results in extensive damage and a hefty repair bill, not to mention safety issues and downtime caused by equipment failure.

Tags: Electrical, Prevention, Liability

How Technology Enhances Old-Fashioned Customer Service

December 13, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In a world where you can get nearly anything at the click of a mouse, old-fashioned customer service is rare. If you’re a current Kimball Midwest customer, you likely get regular visits from your sales representative to check inventory, reorder needed items and stock your drawers and bins, among other things. However, we also understand how convenient it is to order products online when you need to.

Tags: Culture, Service, Technology

How to Thin Our Oil-Based Paint

November 26, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Kimball Midwest’s line of Ultra Pro-Max Paint is formulated to be a direct-to-metal finish or can be used with a primer. This paint can be applied by brush, roller or sprayer. It’s designed to provide better coverage than standard paints and is available in gallon cans or spray cans.

Tags: How To, Paint, oil-based paint, Quality Products

Electrical Chemicals

November 14, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Chemicals for Your Electronics

It’s such a frequent problem in vehicles, it’s practically a cliché. It usually happens in winter, but the moment can strike anytime, ruining your day.

You turn the key and … nothing. Nothing happens other than a series of clicking sounds.

You’ve got an electrical problem, and your vehicle isn’t going anywhere until it’s solved.

Tags: Products, Safety, Preparation, Electrical, Chemicals, Insulation, weather-proof

National IPA Makes MRO Procurement Process Easier

November 7, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

If you’re responsible for buying maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies for a local, state or nonprofit entity, you know procurement can often be a frustrating and time-consuming process. While procurement processes may vary by agency, they often include the following steps:

Tags: MRO, Local, non-profit, 501(c), municipality, state, OMNIA, government

The Right Part When You Need It

November 1, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) world, having the right part when and where you need it is vital. You simply can’t afford to have your work grind to a halt because of a single missing piece of the puzzle.

Tags: Organization, Service, Delivery, Shipping, Vendor Managed Inventory

The Wheels on the Bus get Maintained in the Garage

October 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 480,000 yellow school buses around the country transport more than 25 million students to and from school every day. Therefore, school bus safety is a priority year-round, even when school is not in session.

Tags: Safety, Maintenance, Vehicle

Do it Yourself: In-House Hydraulic Assemblies

October 15, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to producing hydraulic hose assemblies in-house, you need to be sure you’re covering all your bases to avoid downtime, or even worse – injury.

Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose

Are you Prepared for the Worst?

October 8, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Although the number of people dying in fires in the United States has trended down in recent decades, it’s still a significant cause of death with more than 3,500 fire deaths reported in 2016, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Tags: Preparation, Prevention, Fire

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