We’ve all been there. It’s 6 a.m., cold and dark as you slip and slide your way to the truck. You grab your scraper from under the seat to de-ice the windows and turn the ignition. Except it doesn’t turn and all you hear is the dreaded click-click. The battery is dead. Curious why it…
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Craig Favier joins the Superior Industrial Supply team as an Account Manager, serving the Illinois market as well as the Greater St. Louis area. For Craig, relationships are everything and he is excited to get to know his customers and their needs. If you see Craig, be sure to ask how he can help you…
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When hydraulic hose assemblies fail, it’s usually because of improper hose and fitting selection from the start. By not choosing the right hydraulic hoses and fittings, you run the risk of pressure surges, tube erosion, fluid incompatibility, abrasion or breakdown from chemical exposure. Other effects of failed hydraulic hose assembly include: Safety implications Decreased production Burns, fires…
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Bryan Schoelch recently joined the Superior Industrial Supply team as a Regional Sales Representative. Bryan listens to his customers’ needs and takes that intel to deliver the right solution at the right time. When he’s not working, flyfishing or taking care of his 9-month-old daughter, Bryan is proud to be a die-hard St. Louis Blues…
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Fasteners like bolts, screws, staples and rivets are often the lowest cost items in any structure. As a result, fastener selection is often overlooked in the design and engineering process. However, joint connections made with incorrect or inferior materials can quickly turn a routine job into a costly one wrought with issues. Proper fastener selection…
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Managing maintenance and repair parts is always a challenge. It’s an even bigger headache when you add in soaring inventory costs, disrupted supply chains and limited storage space. Without essential maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) items, your business will come to a grinding halt. Imagine having to stop an entire production line because you ran…
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Meet Steve Baker, Counter Service Representative for Superior Industrial Supply. For the last six years, he’s brought a keen eye for problem-solving and attention to detail to the Superior counter team. He looks forward to getting to know you and your business needs to devise customized solutions for your hydraulic problems. Let’s get to know…
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Fasteners are often the least expensive component in manufacturing and assembly, but often the most critical. Unfortunately, they are most often overlooked when it comes to purchasing. The screws, bolts, nails, rivets, threaded inserts, and staples you choose must be based on the application as well as your industry’s specific fastener regulations. It’s one thing…
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Meet James Talley, Assistant Warehouse Manager for Superior Industrial Supply. James has over 28 years of experience working with hydraulic hose systems. He offers straight-forward advice to those new to the industry. “Listen to people. Listen to your customers and your fellow employees, you’ll learn a lot about this industry. Don’t be afraid to ask…
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Have you considered dropped object prevention in your fall protection program? If your employees work at heights, not only should they be outfitted in proper fall protection equipment, so should their tools! Do you need fall protection for your tools and accessories? Does your team work at heights? Does your team use tools and equipment while…
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