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    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

    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

    Which Fastener Assortment is Best for You?

    June 1, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest

    When it comes to organizing or keeping your fasteners organized, you might get a headache. There is no need for further worry. Kimball Midwest is here to help you stay organized and pick the best fastener assortments for your shop.

    Tags: Organization, Fasteners, Bolts, Grade 8, Fastener, Grade 5

    The Right Fasteners for Your Shop

    May 18, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest

    Fasteners are a vital part of most industrial shops, but with many variables involved, it’s critical to make sure you have the right ones on hand for your operational needs.

    Tags: How To, Fasteners, Bolts, Grade 8, KM USA, Grade 5

    Removing a Stuck Fastener: The Kimball Midwest Way

    May 11, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest

    One of the most frustrating things to happen is a stuck or stripped fastener. It can cause a significant amount of downtime and require tools your shop might not have on hand.

    Tags: How To, Fasteners, Bolts, Grade 8, KM USA, Grade 5

    The Nuts and Bolts of Fastener Systems

    August 14, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    Fasteners come in many shapes and sizes, but threaded fasteners are the most common. Many have specific uses, but hex head cap screws are a popular choice and work well in numerous applications. They are not created equally, though, so knowing the basics of cap screws and their component parts will help you choose the right one for your job.
    Tags: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

    Upgrade Your Fastener Knowledge

    August 7, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    Fasteners are an important component of many things we use every day, yet they often aren’t given much thought. It doesn’t seem like there is much to a cap screw or a nut, but they hold parts together and support weight loads. A faulty fastener assembly can mean catastrophic failure, resulting in equipment damage and downtime, lost productivity and personal injury.

    Tags: Safety, Grade 8, Fastener, Grade 5

    Kimball Midwest Launches KM-USA High Head Grade 8 Cap Screws

    August 2, 2019 | 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: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener
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