Marlin Steel Blog

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

Marlin Steel Featured in VOA Piece On Fighting Climate Change

Marlin Steel was recently featured in a

Stainless Steel Vs Plain Steel for Parts Cleaning Baskets

Every day, companies in the manufacturing sector have to make choices that can affect the efficiency and productivity of their production lines. One choice that many might underestimate the importance of is the base material they use for their basket.

The Clean Power Plan and American Manufacturing

If you’re an avid follower of American manufacturing or energy industry news, you may have heard about the recent Supreme Court decision to stay the implementation of the Clean Power Plan (CPP).

Marlin’s CEO to Speak at the World Manufacturing Forum 2016!

On Tuesday, May 3, the World Manufacturing Forum 2016 (WMF2016) will begin in Barcelona, Spain at the Casa Llotja de Mar. This forum will gather industry leaders, policy experts, and academic leaders from around the globe to

Sheet Metal Material Baskets Vs Wire Material Baskets—Which is Better?

Finding the perfect materials handling basket for your needs can be tough. There are many environmental and process factors that need to be taken into account when creating a custom basket design, such as the presence of certain chemicals, parts

Marlin Steel Hosting a Workshop for The 28th Annual Shingo Conference!

Later this month, the 28th Annual Shingo Conference will be held in Washington DC. Leaders and experts in manufacturing from all across the world will be there to share their insights and to see real-world examples of the Shingo Model™ in

Woven Mesh Vs Welded Wire Mesh: Which is Better for Your Process?

When a custom wire basket is made, there are generally two ways to hand the overlapping sections of wire: permanently welding them together, or weaving them over and under to create a loose net shape.

Mesh Ultrasonic Cleaning Baskets: Openings Per Inch for Cleaning

In ultrasonic parts cleaning applications, the construction of your parts basket can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the cleaning process. A poorly-optimized ultrasonic parts cleaning basket can keep parts from drying or getting