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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

Looking Ahead to the New Year

January 5, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest

2023 is here! The new year brings the excitement of looking ahead to what the future will hold. Maybe you are ready to plan for new beginnings and goals for your business.

Tags: KM USA, New Year, Made in the USA

Our Best American-Made Products

August 5, 2021 | by Kimball Midwest

Kimball Midwest believes in the American workforce. But we put our money where our mouth is.

Tags: KM USA, Made in the USA, American Made, Ultra Pro-Max, Torq "CB"

Make a List, Check it Twice, Then Come See What We Have

December 30, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

At Kimball Midwest, we know some of your favorite items are the ones that make your workday go a whole lot smoother, while some are for personal use.

Tags: Paint, Drill Bits, Storage Equipment, KM USA

Made in America Matters Now More Than Ever

July 15, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

In March 2020, Americans learned a valuable lesson.

Tags: Made in America, KM USA, COVID-19, Manufacturing, Made in the USA, American Made

Efficiency Matters to Your Bottom Line

September 12, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to your bottom line, efficiency matters. For that, you need an organized space to make it easy to find what you need and tools made to last longer and perform better. An efficient use of space, reduced inventory footprint and high-quality tools reduce your downtime and your maintenance, repair and operations costs.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Vendor Managed Inventory, Specialty Abrasives, KM USA, Fastener, Efficiency

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

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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