Custom baskets fulfill applications in industries ranging from food processing and manufacturing to aerospace and defense. Common examples of custom parts washing baskets and their tasks include:

When you partner with Marlin Steel for your custom metal baskets, you can select from more than 40 different coating and finishing options to enhance their performance and aesthetics. Our mechanical engineers will help you find the ideal coating or finish for your project, with common examples including:

Maybe your current wire basket is no longer meeting your needs. Its design might not fit the dimensions of a new part you're working with, it can't withstand a new washing process or cleaning chemical, or your old basket might have sustained damage and you need a replacement. Alternatively, you're simply looking for something new and improved.

Whatever your reason for acquiring a new one, customized wire baskets tailored to your parts cleaning applications can lend your operations numerous benefits. Examples include:

• Enhanced part protection. Custom baskets are better suited to provide the specific protection your parts require. A basket manufactured per your unique specifications with features like dividers and protective coatings can better secure your components and reduce part damage during washing and handling processes.
• Reduced costs. By safeguarding components from damage, you'll also save yourself on replacement costs over time.
• Optimized cleaning. When you order customized parts cleaning baskets, you can dictate your preferred mesh size and open areas. This will allow cleansers, water, and air full access to your parts within the basket, maximizing flow-through while keeping them securely contained.
• Increased efficiency. Using custom baskets can streamline the process of washing parts, improving throughput and operational efficiency while simultaneously decreasing process time. This is partly due to the fact that they're compatible with robotic arms and other automated equipment. Also, wire baskets are ideal for nesting and stacking, enabling more efficient use of space in your facility.

At Marlin Steel, we have over half a century of multi-industry expertise in creating high-performance custom wire forms and baskets for a domestic and international client base. We combine a team of skilled craftspeople, extensive design and manufacturing capabilities, and automated equipment to create USA-made baskets that are customizable to virtually any component or cleaning process. We'll work closely with you to make sure we understand the material properties, resistance capabilities, design preferences, and other requirements that are necessary to guarantee success in your parts washing operations.

In addition to our design optimization, precision manufacturing, and 3D printing capabilities, our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified company is experienced in various testing and analysis methods to ensure optimal quality in our custom products. For example, our team utilizes stress analysis to evaluate a product's performance in a predetermined load setting. How does stress analysis for custom parts washing baskets work? This process identifies potential failure modes so we can help you adjust your basket design accordingly.

We also use finite element analysis (FEA), which is a computerized method for predicting how real-world scenarios will impact your part or basket. The FEA method evaluates for exposure to vibrations, high temperatures, fluid flow, and more, helping ensure that your end product complies with all necessary industry regulations.

Are you ready to take the next step toward customized wire basket solutions with Marlin Steel? Reach out to our team with questions or to receive a free quote by filling out the form below.

Tailored Baskets for Your Unique Needs

Marlin Steel employs a team of seven degreed engineers. Available to assist with customer needs, this engineering team not only provides expert guidance but also ensures precision in every custom project.

For example, before completing any basket design, Marlin’s engineers familiarize themselves with the application for which you’ll be using the baskets via your responses to a custom basket questionnaire. Based on your responses, the design engineer will modify a basket’s design, adding features such as lids, handles, and dividers, or changing the thickness and materials of your basket’s wire mesh to better withstand the stresses of your cleaning process.

With a Marlin Steel wire basket, you know that your basket was engineered with quality in mind. We manufacture baskets with precise factory automation techniques and equipment that ensure consistency from the first custom metal basket to the last so that all of them will work seamlessly in your wash process. Examples of our custom washing baskets include:

• Parts washing baskets with integrated rods
• Custom wire washing baskets with dividers and lids
• Partitioned ultrasonic cleaning baskets for washing multiple parts
• Adjustable/removable dividers and custom removable inserts
• Massive custom wire baskets for washing large-scale parts
• Heavy-duty expanded metal baskets for high-agitation parts washing