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

    Hydraulic Safety Training is Vital

    July 28, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest

    Maintaining a safe work environment can seem like a daunting task. Not only does your shop have overall safety precautions in place, but each aspect of your shop most likely has its own safety measures to follow, as well.

    Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Tips, Safety Seminar

    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

    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

    Prepare Your Fleet for Winter

    December 26, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Winter is here, but many parts of the United States already have seen wintry conditions, in some cases for months. But even if winter’s cold, ice and snow already have made an appearance in your area, it’s not too late to take some precautionary steps to prepare your fleet for the winter months ahead.
    Tags: Fleet, Winter, Tips

    What are you Cutting With?

    September 27, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Cutting tools are essential to your repair and maintenance arsenal, whether you’re a professional or amateur. There’s a cutting tool for every project, but the range of tools available can be overwhelming. What kind of drill bit do you need, and which length is most appropriate? Which saw is best for cutting metal? When is a hole cutter a better option than a drill bit? Having a little knowledge of cutting tools is critical for choosing the best tool for the job.
    Tags: Cutting Tools, Tips, Drill Bits

    Ask The Expert: Cryo-Gen, Burs, and Extractors

    July 16, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    We're back with the third installment of our Ask The Expert series, highlighting questions about Cryo-Gen cutting tools, burs, and extractors.

    Tags: Tips, Solution, Expert

    It All Starts With the Hose

    July 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Some people think that they can use any hose for any application. They are terribly mistaken and this leaves them open to serious risks to their safety.
    Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Tips

    Stay Safe With This Abrasives Safety Checklist

    June 1, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Abrasives can be very useful tools. From performing large functions such as cutting and grinding to putting the final touches on a project with finishing discs, abrasives can be crucial to some projects. However, if the proper safety procedures aren’t followed, the consequences can be devastating.
    Tags: Safety, Abrasives, Tips

    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

    Correct Abrasive for the Application? Let's Check.

    May 4, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Your choice of abrasive can make your job the easiest thing you’ve ever done, or the hardest. Why waste valuable time when you can choose the correct tool for the job from the get-go?

    Tags: How To, Abrasives, Tips

    How to Choose the Best Penetrating Oil

    April 13, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Although many people might not know what penetrating oils are, they’re a vital tool for many in the MRO industry. Some might even say they’re the most important tool in the business.
    Tags: Fasteners, Chemicals, Tips
    All posts

    Stay Connected

     
    Facebook
    LinkedIn
    Twitter
    Instagram
    YouTube
    Blog
    		  

    Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions
    Copyright © 2023 Kimball Midwest