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Cutting Tools: They Do More Than Just Cut

September 23, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Look around your shop, and you’ll probably see a variety of cutting tools for different jobs and materials. In fact, you probably go through a lot of them, especially drill bits. Have you ever thought about all the functions cutting tools perform? They cut, of course, but they also expand, shape, grind and smooth.

Tags: Safety, Cutting Tools, Quality Products, Education

Cutting Tools Offer Variety

September 16, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Cutting tools are a vital part of many maintenance, repair and operations outfits. Just a quick glance at Kimball Midwest’s cutting tools main page gives you a clear view of the wide variety in our cutting tools product line.

Tags: Products, MRO, Cutting Tools, Extractors, Drill Bits, Quality Products, Bur, Made in the USA, saw

Stationary Hydraulic Systems: Maintenance and Safety

May 6, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Your stationary hydraulics system is critical equipment for your business operations. That’s why it’s important to make sure the equipment and components are functional and well-maintained, not only because it saves you time and money, but because it helps keep your employees safe. Maintaining your hydraulics equipment offers many benefits – some you probably have thought of, and others you haven’t.

Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, Quality Products, OSHA, Fluid Flow

Proper Electrical Terminal Crimping is Key

February 13, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

Just like pretty much anything you need to do in your shop, having the right tool for the job and using it properly is very important when crimping electrical terminals.

Tags: How To, Electrical, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

Chemical Solutions for Winter

January 29, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

It’s the middle of winter. Depending on where you live, the temperatures may be well below freezing, and you can’t remember the last time you saw your lawn. The harsh weather could be wreaking havoc on your parts and equipment, not to mention the effect it has on your work environment, and even you.

Tags: Winter, Chemicals, Quality Products

Organizing Made Easy

January 23, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest

So you need to get organized. You have looked around your shop and see boxes everywhere. You know if you put your hand in the containers where you keep your nuts and bolts, you may come out with three or four different sizes. Maybe more.

Tags: Organization, Vendor Managed Inventory, Quality Products, Storage Equipment, Efficiency

You Might Need These by Year's End

December 23, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Here we are, the end of the year. The clock is ticking.

Tags: Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job, Education, New Year

Use the Right Adapters and Fittings on Your Hydraulic Hoses

December 19, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

You already know everything you need to know about hydraulic hoses since you undoubtedly read last week's blog post "Hydraulic Hose: What You Need to Know". Now, you are ready to learn about hose fittings and adapters.

Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, Quality Products, Education, Hose, Fluid Flow

Rethink How You Cut Holes in Steel

September 24, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Cutting holes in plate steel is by no means a simple task. You could use a drill bit, but why work harder and take more time to get the job done? Coventional hole saws work, too, but they wear out quickly.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Tips, Quality Products, Demonstrations

Made in America: What Does it Mean?

July 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

There’s a certain pride that we Americans carry with us in everything we do, and that certainly includes what and who we choose to patronize with our hard-earned wealth. That’s why the simple “Made in America” label can mean so much.

Tags: Culture, American, Community, Quality Products, Made in America

Picking the Right Welding Equipment

June 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to welding equipment, choices of what you can buy or rent to get the job done are endless. Perhaps you have your machine in house and just need to fill up on gases and electrodes. Or maybe you are looking to get it all covered.

Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

Safety Should be Thought No. 1 When Welding

June 25, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Every day, accidents happen due to carelessness during welding operations. Sometimes it is as little as a minor burn, but other days it can be catastrophic.

Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products

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