Marlin Steel Blog

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

Aerospace Grade Stainless Steel Baskets for Washing Small Parts

Many of the most critical parts in an aerospace industry product are incredibly small. These tiny components have to be able to meet

How to Make a Tight-Tolerance Aluminum Hinge

For many of the custom wire and sheet metal forms that Marlin Steel creates, parts tolerances are a major issue. Being able to consistently meet a specified size and shape for parts is crucial for ensuring smooth use of automation and preventing parts

ABC News Interviews Marlin CEO about U.S.-China Trade War

In a recent tweet, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had a, “Very good telephone conversation with President Xi of China” and that he would be having an extended meeting with him at the

4 Ways Pharmaceutical Companies Can Use Stainless Steel Carts

In commercial-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing, there are several key factors for achieving long-term success. Two of the most important factors are being able to minimize the cost of goods (COGs) and being able to scale production to meet

Marlin’s Automation and Innovation Featured in Wall Street Journal

Marlin Steel has grown significantly from the time it was first acquired by its current CEO, Drew Greenblatt. One factor contributing to this growth has been the way that Marlin Steel’s leadership has invested in technology and people over the

Why You Should Consider a Custom Wire Basket over a Generic Design

In a recent stainless steel wire basket order, the client asked for a generic, shoebox-style design with a single large opening to throw parts into. While simple to design and build, Marlin’s engineering team decided to go the extra mile. They got to

What Should You Do When Halar Coatings Fail?

Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene, also known as ECTFE or Halar, is a polymer material patented by Solvay Solexis (a Belgian chemical company). It’s a well-regarded coating for manufacturing baskets because of its excellent chemical resistance and

4 Ways Aerospace Companies Can Use Stainless Steel Carts

Aerospace companies often have to move and maintain parts that are extremely large, extraordinarily delicate, or both large and delicate