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    Crimper Tools For Your Shop

    July 18, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest

    Your shop’s hydraulic needs are unique. Depending on the jobs you need to get done, there are a variety of crimper options out there.

     

    Tags: Fluid Flow, Crimper

    Superior Fittings for Your Hydraulic Applications

    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    If you’re new to hydraulics, using outdated equipment or training to use your company’s crimper and fittings, you might need a quick review of the various types of hydraulic fittings and what they are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.

    Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Fluid Flow, Superior Products

    What it Means to be DOT and SAE Compliant

    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.

    Tags: DOT, Air Brakes

    Lockout/Tagout is Vital to Workplace Safety

    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.

    Tags: Products, Safety, Quality Products, National Safety Month

    A Quick Guide to Fastener Identification

    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.

    Tags: Products, Maintenance, MRO, How To, Fasteners, Tips, Bolts, Quality Products, Grade 8, Grade 5, Metric

    Prioritize Workplace Safety

    June 13, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest

    June is National Safety Month. It’s a great time for shops to renew their focus on workplace safety. National Safety Month was established in 1996 by the National Safety Council and highlights the importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards to protect workers and ensure business goes smoothly and safely.
    Tags: Safety, OSHA, National Safety Month, Safety Seminar

    When to Reach for Each Extractor

    June 6, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest

    It’s probably happened to you at some point. You stripped or broke a screw or bolt, and it refuses to budge. Broken fasteners are not just frustrating, they can ruin your equipment, and your day, if you don’t have a good extractor to remove them.
    Tags: Extractors, Bolts

    More Than Just Fasteners

    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.

    Tags: Products, Fasteners, Extractors, Made in the USA

    Upgrading your Fastener System

    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.

    Tags: Fasteners, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

    Grade 8 Cap Screws Get the Job Done

    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.

    Tags: Fasteners, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

    Fast Facts on Fasteners

    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.

    Tags: Fasteners, Grade 8, Fastener, Grade 5, Metric

    Trouble Lights that Shine

    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.

    Tags: Superior Products, lights
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