Marlin Steel Blog

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

When Should Grade 1008 Low-Carbon Steel Be Used for Wire Baskets?

In many of the manufacturing applications that Marlin designs custom baskets for, stainless steel is the best material for the job. However, there are times where a lower-grade

When to Use 1010 Grade Low Carbon Plain Steel for Custom Wire Baskets

For many of the custom wire baskets that Marlin designs for manufacturing customers, a specialized corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy is the default. Stainless steels such as

3 Instances Where Plastic Coated Wire Baskets Should Be Used

For many of the custom steel wire baskets that Marlin makes, there is not much need to coat the steel in a layer of plastic polymer. In fact, it is often better to use a specialized, corrosion-resistant type of stainless steel than it is to

Steel Strapping vs. Polyester Banding: Which is Right for the Job?

When moving large bundles of parts or materials long distances, companies often

How to Minimize Material Waste in Milling Operations

Minimizing material waste in any manufacturing process is key to ensuring efficiency and profitability. Milling, in particular, can produce a lot of

Enhancing Additive Manufacturing with Stainless Steel Baskets

Additive manufacturing (a.k.a. 3D printing) has huge potential benefits for manufacturers of all sizes. 3D printed parts can be enormously complex in design, and many

Ultrasonic Cleaning Baskets for Prolonged Acidic Solvent Exposure

Many ultrasonic cleaning processes only require very mild solvent baths to enhance the effectiveness of the cavitation process and stripping

5 Questions to Ask a Potential Food Grade Sheet Metal Vendor

In the food manufacturing industry, there’s constant scrutiny from both regulators and the general public when it comes to the safety of your food products. Any mistakes that let an unsafe product through the door can result in food safety