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    Building a Kimball Midwest Snowman

    December 29, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest

    Winter is here, which means shorter days, cold temperatures and snow for many people.

    Tags: Safety, Fasteners, Abrasives, Electrical, Winter

    Make the Right Connection With Our Electrical Assortments

    July 15, 2021 | by Kimball Midwest

    When it comes to electrical connections, only the best will do.

    Tags: Electrical, Best Tools for the Job, Made in the USA, Assortments

    Don’t Test Your Wallet: Circuit Testers Can Save You Time, Money

    March 5, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

    “It’s not working.”

    Tags: Products, Safety, Maintenance, Service, How To, Repair, Electrical

    Proper Electrical Terminal Crimping is Key

    February 13, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

    Just like pretty much anything you need to do in your shop, having the right tool for the job and using it properly is very important when crimping electrical terminals.

    Tags: How To, Electrical, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

    Electrical Safety Starts with Your Equipment

    December 30, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    Even if you don’t perform electrical work, you already know the serious harm electricity can cause if you don’t use the proper safety precautions. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 739 U.S. workers died from electricity exposure between 2012 and 2016. Of those fatalities, 47 percent occurred in construction and extraction occupations and 22 percent in installation, maintenance and repair occupations. In that same time frame 9,760 U.S. workers were injured in electrical accidents.

    Tags: Safety, Maintenance, Electrical, Fuse, Technology, Education

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Making Sense of Auto Fuses

    July 30, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Despite its small size, an auto fuse is a critical component in your vehicle, protecting the valuable and delicate electronics in the event of a sudden electrical surge. Fuses are designed to melt if exposed to an overcurrent—interrupting the circuit before it causes more significant damage—but they are generally easy and inexpensive to replace.
    Tags: Electrical, Automotive, Fuse

    Ask The Expert: Fasteners, Crimpers, and Chemicals

    June 15, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    When looking for technical answers around the shop, it’s not always easy to find consistent answers. That’s when you should turn to the experts.
    Tags: Fasteners, Electrical, Chemicals

    Safeguard Your Work With These Five Chemicals

    February 16, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Effective chemicals are an important part of almost any MRO supply chain, but do you have the best option for your shop in all the top categories? Here are some important tips to keep in mind for each of five key chemical types that can be valuable in a wide variety of situations:
    Tags: Repair, Electrical, Chemicals
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