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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

How to Avoid Electrical Wiring Failures

November 24, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

One of the best ways to avoid electrical issues is to properly crimp electrical terminals. Did you know that it’s estimated that almost 60% of unplanned maintenance is related to electrical failure? When your terminals are crimped properly, you can help rule out that possibility and get to the root of the problem faster.

Tags: Maintenance, How To, Electrical

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