--- title: Kimball Midwest Blog | Maintenance description: Maintenance | Explore Kimball Midwest's range of quality products and solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations, enhancing efficiency and safety in your business. --- [![Kimball Midwest Slant Logo](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(40).png?width=131&height=58&name=image%20(40).png "Kimball Midwest Slant Logo")](http://www.kimballmidwest.com/) - [Products](https://www.kimballmidwest.com/All-Products/) - [About Us](https://www.kimballmidwest.com/About-Us/) - [Blog](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com) - [Find A Rep](https://www.kimballmidwest.com/FindARep/) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.kimballmidwest.com%2Ftag%2Fmaintenance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.kimballmidwest.com%2Ftag%2Fmaintenance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.kimballmidwest.com%2Ftag%2Fmaintenance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.kimballmidwest.com%2Ftag%2Fmaintenance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) ### [New Hydraulic Products for Your Team August 29, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest Although the Kimball Midwest catalog already has more than 55,000 quality maintenance, repair and operations products, our experts are continually sourcing and developing new products to add to our product line. Tags: Maintenance, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, Hose, Fluid Flow](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/new-hydraulic-products-2024) ### [Fluid Flow Products for All Your Needs August 22, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest Kimball Midwest has made 2024 the year of fluid flow for our customers. How did we do this and what does this mean for you? It means new products and expansions on certain existing product lines for all your hydraulic needs to keep your business running and a step ahead of your competitors. Tags: Maintenance, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, KM USA, Hose, Fluid Flow, Made in the USA](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/fluid-flow-products-for-all-your-needs) ### [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](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/a-quick-guide-to-fastener-identification) ### [Get it Fast with Kimball Midwest February 15, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest Kimball Midwest recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2023. Over the years, the company has become a pioneer for what works in the maintenance, repair and operations industry and what customers care about. Tags: Maintenance, Solution, Expert, Commitment, Quality Products, KM USA, Efficiency](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/get-it-fast-with-kimball-midwest) ### [A Clean Fleet Means More Than You Think March 31, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest Winter is over, and it’s time to think about what your fleet looks like to your potential customers. Tags: Maintenance, Fleet, Cleaning Supplies, Truck Wash, Cleaning](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/a-clean-fleet-means-more-than-you-think-0) ### [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](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/dont-test-your-wallet-circuit-testers-can-save-you-time-money) ### [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](https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/Electrical/Fatal-electrical-injuries-at-work), 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.](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/electrical-safety-starts-with-the-right-tools-and-equipment) Tags: Safety, Maintenance, Electrical, Fuse, Technology, Education ### [Hydraulic Hose: What You Need to Know December 9, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest Hydraulic hoses don’t look like much, but as part of a fluid flow system, they perform incredibly demanding work. They carry fluids under tremendous pressure, providing the power required to drill through rock, move earth, lift heavy loads and enable other complex operations. Tags: Products, Safety, Maintenance, Hydraulic Hose, Hose, Fluid Flow](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/hydraulic-hoses-what-you-need-to-know) ### [Gear to go With Your Cutting Tools September 3, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest So you’ve picked out the [right cutting tool for the job](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/choosing-the-right-cutting-tool-for-the-job)? That’s great, but before you get started, don’t neglect a few key categories of things you’ll need to get the job done right: cutting tool fluids, safety equipment and deburring tools.](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/gear-to-go-with-your-cutting-tools) Tags: Maintenance, How To, Cutting Tools, Prevention, Chemicals ### [How to Strip, Clean and Repaint Your Equipment March 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest An unfortunate byproduct of hard work is the high probability of damaging equipment. But on the bright side, properly repairing that equipment can make it as good as new and save you from emptying the piggy bank to purchase replacements. Tags: Maintenance, How To, Preparation, Repair, Paint, Restoration](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/how-to-strip-clean-and-repaint-your-equipment-for-a-professional-finish) ### [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](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/how-to-build-a-maintenance-efficiency-center) ### [The Wheels on the Bus get Maintained in the Garage October 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 480,000 yellow school buses around the country transport more than 25 million students to and from school every day. Therefore, school bus safety is a priority year-round, even when school is not in session. 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