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2025 MAKE Award
Leave a CommentAt Madsen Steel Wire Products, our team is committed to excellence. Since 1938, our full-service manufacturing company has specialized in high-quality, custom-fabricated wire products to meet the needs of a diverse client base. We assist customers with prototyping, production, welding, finishing, and more to deliver comprehensive wire product and service solutions for industries ranging from […]
Machine Guarding OSHA Requirements: A Quick Guide
Leave a CommentManufacturers and industrial facilities must comply with machine guarding OSHA standards. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards apply to most industrial worksites, outlining the machine hazards for general industry, agriculture, construction, and maritime sectors. Facility managers must consider their facility’s specific machine guarding requirements to keep workers and surrounding equipment safe. Use this quick guide to […]
Benefits of Nesting Tables for Grocery Store Displays
Leave a CommentThe first impression customers have of a grocery store makes all the difference in their purchasing decisions and the likelihood of a return visit. Grocery store displays, in particular, must balance optimal product visibility and space management. Nesting tables are aesthetically pleasing and space-efficient tables that grocery managers can arrange, rearrange, and compress into a […]
Wire Retail Display Selection Guide: Types & Materials
Leave a CommentUse the right metal wire display hardware for all your product display needs. At Madsen Steel Wire, we supply multiple types of metal wire display racks for retailers to showcase products of various shapes, weights, and sizes. Consider these different display options to create the right display rack for retail counters, floors, and POP or […]
Testing the Best Corrosion Resistant Metal Coating
Leave a CommentWhile regular maintenance is key to combatting corrosion, bare metal products can still face damage from oxidation and corrosion over time. These products rely on protective coatings to maximize performance and longevity. Learn more about the value of protective paint coatings and how we test our corrosion-resistant coatings to guarantee compliance with stringent standards. […]
Choosing a Steel Wire Manufacturer: Key Considerations
Leave a CommentEnsure Quality, Meet Deadlines, and Stay on Budget: Your Guide to Selecting a Steel Wire Manufacturer. Steel wire is essential to numerous industrial and commercial applications. This versatile wire offers durable strength and good corrosion resistance to provide reliable, lasting solutions for diverse markets. While material selection is important, choosing the right steel wire manufacturer […]
Bonded vs. Non-Bonded Powder Coating for Metal Products
Leave a CommentPowder coating is a dry finishing technique that applies a layer of polymer resin and colored particles to a workpiece surface, serving both protective and aesthetic purposes. An alternative to traditional liquid paint, which uses solvents for adhering the material to metal substrates, powder coating uses a chemical bond or an electrostatic charge to bind […]
Masking Before Powder Coating for Superior Parts
Leave a CommentIn powder coating, electrostatic attraction between the metal part and the powder produces an exceptionally resilient coating with virtually no waste. However, certain areas of components, like threaded holes, need to be protected from being coated. Learn more about the importance and benefits of effective masking before powder coating. How To Prime & Mask for […]
Powder Coat vs. Paint: Choosing the Best Metal Finish
Leave a CommentHigh-quality metal finishes protect metal surfaces from the elements and wear. Color finishes can also give metal components an aesthetically pleasing appearance that lasts for years. There are two main types of metal finishing processes for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications: painting and powder coating. Take a closer look at the differences […]
Commercial & Industrial Powder Coating Applications Guide
Leave a CommentPowder coating is an advanced technique for applying a protective yet decorative finish to nearly any type of metal. The powder used in the process is a combination of finely ground particles of resin and pigment, which is applied to a metal component and then cured until it hardens. The resulting coating is durable, uniform, […]
