Marlin Steel Blog

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

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Marlin Wire Baskets

Everyone here at Marlin Steel takes enormous pride in the speed and quality at which they can produce custom steel wire baskets for a number of different applications.

4 Uses for Stainless Steel Carts on Your Shop Floor

Metal carts have a surprising number of uses. While most of these carts are designed for the express purpose of holding a large number of baskets or trays, there are other, more creative uses for metal carts beyond

Heavy-Duty Expanded Metal Baskets for High-Agitation Parts Washing

With delicate parts, the typical goal is to use minimally-forceful finishing processes so as not to risk damaging the part. However, there are times where to get a part finished right, some amount of force has to be applied.

3 Times Stainless Steel Baskets Saved the Day On the Shop Floor

Manufacturing is the backbone of the American economy, and it isn’t easy. Manufacturers face numerous challenges in maintaining efficiency and productivity. Every day, factory workers and managers do their best to overcome these challenges.

Building Halar®-Coated Steel Baskets for a Lens Manufacturer

No two manufacturers will have exactly the same manufacturing needs. There are countless variables in the manufacturing process, such as:

Keeping Printed Circuit Boards Clean with Custom Wire Baskets

Electronics manufacturing is delicate work. The printed circuit boards (PCBs) made by manufacturers are quite delicate, and need to be protected from scratches and surface contaminants to maintain the high quality sought by consumers.

Why Weld Symbols Are Vital to Consistent Metal Fabrication Quality

Careful preparation is key to ensuring high quality in any manufacturing endeavor. When preparation is lacking, it can have a significant negative impact on the final product.

Why We Believe in the Friends of Manufacturing Program

Manufacturing is an enormous part of the American economy. Each year, the manufacturing sector adds trillions of dollars to the U.S.A.’s GDP, and supports millions of job throughout the states.