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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

Electrical Chemicals

November 14, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Chemicals for Your Electronics

It’s such a frequent problem in vehicles, it’s practically a cliché. It usually happens in winter, but the moment can strike anytime, ruining your day.

You turn the key and … nothing. Nothing happens other than a series of clicking sounds.

You’ve got an electrical problem, and your vehicle isn’t going anywhere until it’s solved.

Tags: Products, Safety, Preparation, Electrical, Chemicals, Insulation, weather-proof

The Cryogenic Process and its Value

September 4, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

First commercialized in the 1960s, the cryogenic process has had a major impact by offering exceptional benefits to metal parts that are used in a wide range of industries.

Tags: Products, Cutting Tools, Quality

Why Should You Care About Quality?

August 27, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Have you ever bought a cheap product or worked with a company that was offering inexpensive services only to have it come back to bite you?

Tags: Products, Quality, Commitment

Are You Using The Best Safety Glasses?

March 2, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In 2016, more than 22,000 Americans sustained an eye injury on the job and more than 1,000 of them missed more than a month of work recovering, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Tags: Products, Safety, Tips

Six Characteristics Your Spray Paint Needs

February 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Spray paint is used everywhere: on vehicles, for wooden projects, on the ground for roadwork and utility marking, and much more. Spray paint comes specialized for different materials and purposes, too. You can purchase paint specific for metal, glass, plastic, and various automotive applications; it can be used for countless jobs such as decorative, rust prevention, and color coding, just to name a few.

Tags: Products, Paint, Tips

4 Reasons Buying American Matters

January 12, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In 2011, more than $2 million worth of fun pet products were shipped to American Walmart locations by a Chinese supplier after being made in a factory not authorized by the company, according to a 2013 New York Times report.

Tags: Culture, Products, Safety, American

How to Best Use Your Heat Gun

November 3, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

The cold weather has arrived for much of the country. You may be thinking about investing in a heat gun in case frozen parts get in the way of your job. Heat guns, however, provide solutions to problems that have nothing to do with the cold weather. They are very versatile tools with a wide range of uses.

Tags: Products, How To, Shop Supplies

6 Ways to Break Down the World of Abrasives

September 14, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Jobs that require abrasives in your shop may seem overwhelming. There are so many abrasive products that you can choose from, and you don’t want to ruin the material you’re working on. So how do you know which abrasive to pick?

Tags: Products, Safety, Abrasives

How a Fastening System Works

August 31, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Cap screws, nuts, and washers hold together everything we use. From the desk you work at to the car you drive, these fasteners are in use. Well, fasten up, because we’re going to take a closer look at the world of fasteners.

Tags: Products, Maintenance, Fasteners

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