Kimball Midwest Blog | Prevention

Kimball Midwest is Ready to Help When Disaster Strikes

September 22, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest

Disasters can be hard to prepare for. Typically, they are unexpected, and each comes with a unique situation to overcome the damages or losses. While Kimball Midwest can’t predict disasters that may occur, we can help our customers be prepared when one strikes.

Tags: Safety, Prevention, Chemicals, Solution, Best Tools for the Job, Cleaning Supplies

Am I Using This Right?

August 18, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest

In maintenance, repair and operations, the misuse of a product can cause failure. This can lead to downtime, waste and expense, which are things you never want to deal with in your shop.

Tags: Development, Prevention, Drill Bits, Best Tools for the Job, How it Works

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? 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.

Tags: Maintenance, How To, Cutting Tools, Prevention, Chemicals

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

Are you Prepared for the Worst?

October 8, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Although the number of people dying in fires in the United States has trended down in recent decades, it’s still a significant cause of death with more than 3,500 fire deaths reported in 2016, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Tags: Preparation, Prevention, Fire

Ensure Your Fleet is Ready for Summer

May 11, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

As spring winds down and summer heats up, it’s a great time to check out your fleet vehicles and make sure they’re clean, both inside and out.

Tags: Prevention, Tips, Summer

Save Your Hydraulic System with Preventative Maintenance

February 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Hydraulic systems and crimpers do very important, very high-risk work. Preventative maintenance on these items is crucial for safety and reduced chance of failure, which would lead to downtime. Don’t run the risk: Check out these tips to stay safe and save money.

Tags: Maintenance, Hydraulics, Prevention

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