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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Ever have a connection or joint go bad and not sure why? Many times, a connection gives out due to a poor selection and design or errors in the assembly process. Fasteners are usually the least expensive components involved in fabrication, building or manufacturing goods. Unfortunately, because they are the least expensive, they often don’t…
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Clamps are fastening devices used to secure objects tightly together to minimize movement and prevent separation. This, you know. But did you know all the different varieties of clamps that exist? For general work holding needs, clamps are available in endless variations to accommodate nearly any application. Whether you need reusable clamping devices or economical…
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Quick disconnect couplings provide fast and easy connection and disconnection of fluid lines in industrial equipment, machinery and tooling. Quick disconnects are used to replace existing connections that require tools to assemble or disassemble. Otherwise known as quick connect fittings or quick release couplings, high-quality quick disconnect (QD) couplings can reduce the time required for…
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Looking for a supply partner that understands your business? Choose one with the knowledge and expertise to help you operate safely and more efficiently. Training and education programs create a better customer experience and a safer workplace environment. It’s why we require every member of our staff to complete a series of training courses, arming…
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