Marlin Steel Blog

The latest manufacturing trends and news for wire baskets, wire forming, wire racks, carts, metal bracket, sheet metal, and more.

What to Look for in an Industrial Rolling Cart

The humble stainless steel utility cart should not be overlooked as an essential operational tool. Stainless steel utility carts are a critical tool in many

What is the Melting Point of Stainless Steel?

Steel is well-known for its incredible durability against various stress factors. The impact tolerance, tensile strength, and heat resistance of steel far outclasses that of plastic

Why Smart Technology is Essential for American Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector has realized incredible growth in the last few years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),

Why Stainless Steel is Essential for the Aerospace Industry

You are nearly three times more likely to die from choking on food than in a plane crash. In fact, you are

How Marlin Steel Creates the Best Medical Parts Washing Baskets

Companies in the pharmaceutical industry and the medical field must go to exceptional lengths to maintain sterility. Likewise, their tools must follow the same strident standards of cleanliness. Hospitals also must make sure their tools maintain

The Best Food-Safe Metals for Food Manufacturing Applications

The FDA’s Food Rule states that “materials that are used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of

A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Engineer

One of the most commonly-asked questions about Marlin Steel (right behind “how do you make a custom wire basket?”) is: “What do you guys do all

Benefits of Resistance Welding Stainless Steel

There are several kinds of welding techniques and processes that Marlin applies to its custom wire forms—the most common being arc welding