Marlin Steel Blog

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

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

Visit Marlin Steel at OMTEC 2019!

Marlin Steel is headed to the 15th Annual Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC) in Rosemont, Illinois. What is OMTEC? Moreover, why should you meet with the Marlin Steel team there?

3 Tips for Welding Inconel

Inconel is the brand name for a family of metal alloys with a high nickel-chromium content that are renowned for their extreme heat tolerance. Inconel alloys retain a high degree of their tensile strength, even at temperatures that melt or burn many

Marlin Steel Welcomes New Press Brake Trumpf TruBend 7036

The team at Marlin Steel is proud to be on the cutting edge of American manufacturing. Part of how Marlin achieves superior quality and

How to Choose the Right Type of Stainless Steel for Your Wire Basket

There are many types of stainless steel available on the market today—hundreds of different formulations, in fact. This can make choosing the

4 Reasons to Use Polypropylene Coating on Wire Baskets

There are many different polymers that can be applied to a custom wire basket to improve its resilience or ability to hold delicate parts. However, because there are so many types of coatings for baskets, it can often be difficult to find the right