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How to Build a Maintenance Efficiency Center

March 5, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Organization is critical when it comes to the smooth, efficient operation of your shop. When you have a place for every part and every part in its place, you don’t have to stop what you’re doing to search for what you need. Having everything organized also allows you to see when you need to restock.

Tags: Organization, Maintenance, How To, Shop Supplies, Storage Equipment

How to Pick the Right Grease

February 18, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Lubrication is critical for the operation and maintenance of most equipment and machinery. Lubrication reduces friction in areas of metal-to-metal contact. Greases can be used in non-sealed systems, as it will not run out like liquid lubricants can.

Tags: Products, How To, Tips, Quality Products, Grease

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

Are You Maintaining Your Hydraulic System?

August 6, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

The pure power generated by a hydraulic system is a wonderful thing, but it takes an intricate mixture of proper assembly, maintenance, and proper usage to enjoy its full potential.

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

Correct Abrasive for the Application? Let's Check.

May 4, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Your choice of abrasive can make your job the easiest thing you’ve ever done, or the hardest. Why waste valuable time when you can choose the correct tool for the job from the get-go?

Tags: How To, Abrasives, Tips

Four Ways You Can Give Back

April 20, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Businesses – small, medium, and large – can benefit from community involvement. Companies that depend on their surrounding citizens to keep them in business, however, should seriously consider this strategy.

Tags: How To, Community, Give Back

How To Spray Paint Like a Pro

March 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Need a professional-looking finish on a small budget? Spray paint can either help or hurt you. The quality of a paint job is a major factor in the perceived quality of a final project.

Tags: How To, Paint, Tips

Get Ready for Spring with These Tips

March 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

The idea of spring cleaning might be a bit of a cliché, but there’s little doubt making the effort to tidy your shop – even for just a few minutes – can pay big dividends in cost savings and productivity.

Tags: Organization, How To, Tips

How To Plan For The New Year

December 29, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Planning for the new year can be easy if you follow a simple structure. Just start with a goal and break it down into objectives, strategies, and tactics. Once every small detail is planned (your tactics), the goal will seem much more achievable and realistic.

Tags: Organization, How To, Planning

Prepare Your Shop For Winter

December 1, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

If you work in any kind of shop, you know just how brutal winter can get. What can you do to keep your workers safe and maintain productivity during the colder, winter months? The following explains how to prepare your shop, your equipment, and your employees for winter.

Tags: Safety, How To, Winter

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

How to Turn Costs into Profits

November 17, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Small, consumable parts don’t cost very much, and they’re hardly worth worrying about, right? Not so fast. Those small parts quickly add up, typically as much as $15 - $20 per transaction. Over time, that’s hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month leaking from your bottom line.

Tags: MRO, How To, Repair

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