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

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

Marlin CEO Interviewed by the NHK about US/China Trade War

As the trade war between the United States and China continues, organizations across the world are keeping an eye on the burgeoning

Is Nickel 600 Best for High-Temperature Baskets?

For heat treating applications, baskets have to be resilient against extreme temperatures—sometimes in excess of 1,200˚ F (649˚ C) or even 1,800˚ F (982˚ C). At these extreme temperatures, plastic baskets aren’t an option—most melt at temperatures

What is the Best Material for the Pharmaceutical Industry?

Stainless steel is a popular choice for product handling in the pharmaceutical industry. In general, stainless steel is durable, able to withstand exposure to many of the