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

Why Custom Wire Baskets Are the Best Way to Clean Ball Bearings

To clean ball bearings is a difficult task. Depending on the size of the bearings, they could fall out of a basket with too much open space. Yet, if there isn’t enough open space, the bearings might not get cleaned completely or dry off

The Challenge of No-Scratch Ultrasonic Cleaning Baskets

One of the major challenges in washing parts with a “no-scratch” surface requirement in an ultrasonic parts cleaning machine is that the rapid vibration of the

How to Choose the Right Expanded Metal Mesh Size for Your Baskets

Expanded metal baskets can be a great alternative to using sheet metal or custom wire baskets in many situations. Baskets

Custom Wire Baskets to Organize Parts as They’re Finished

For many manufacturers, traceability is a major concern. Being able to trace parts by their specific batch number can help to identify exactly when and where

Massive Custom Wire Basket for Washing Large-Scale Parts

Many of the custom wire baskets that Marlin Steel makes are intended to hold either very small and delicate parts, or very large and tough parts. However, what

Stackable Wire Basket with Dividers for Commercial Washing Systems

In the food prep industry, there is often a strong need for efficient ways to remove detritus from food processing equipment.

Replacing Wire Baskets with Handles for Aerospace Applications

Marlin Steel frequently works with aerospace companies in the U.S. and overseas—largely because these companies trust Marlin’s dedication to providing durable, high-quality custom

Marlin Steel Featured in Forbes’ Small Giants of 2018!

Marlin Steel is proud to be mentioned on Forbes' list of the best small businesses of 2018! The “Small Giants” list