Galvanized Pegboard Panels

Posted February 8, 2023 by

How do you manage heavy industrial tools on a shadow board?

Industry Standard -12 Gauge Galvanized Pegboard Panels.

We make them for your 5S Parts storage/ Shop floor tool storage.

These panels are mounted on the end of pallet racks or metal racks for easy access in Material Supply areas. We can pre-punch the mounting holes to mount directly into your existing racks. The 12 gauge galvanized boards will provide a durable mounting surface to secure your parts.

We also offer pegboard holders that are heavy-duty above and beyond anything else available in the marketplace. Check out our tool cabinets, pegboard panels, and pegboard holders they are becoming the Industry Standard in the Heavy Industrial Sectors.

MetalRackPegboards2 — Pallet Rack Pegboard

MetalRackPegboards1 — Metal Rack Pegboard

MetalRackPegboard3 — Blue Steel Industry Standard Pegboard

For more information about our 5S pegboard storage, send us an email or call.

sales@bluesteelco.net 800-377-2109

Large Tool Caddy

Posted February 2, 2023 by

When you have hand tools, nuts, bolts, and parts where do you keep them?

Hang this caddy where you can have everything at arm’s length.

Aluminum construction, sheet metal pan with angle frame. 4 hanger hooks and optional dividers. 65″ wide x 12″ with a 3″ high lip.

Easy access to tools and parts when working on the service ramp, running board of locomotives, car departments, or any shop area with a standard handrail nearby.

For our 34″ Hanging tool caddy click here.

GE-Tier-4-Tool-Tray — GE Tier 4 Hanging Tool caddy= Easily fits over the larger handrail stands on the Newer Locomotives

Handrail Tool Tray4 — Tool Caddy with dividers

To inquire about our 65″ Tool Caddy call us 800-377-2109

sales@bluesteelco.net

Black Tank Pull Handles

Posted December 17, 2022 by

Black Tank Pull Handles

Emergency Pull Handles

This Stainless Steel pull handle is truly an Emergency Pull handle since if your black or grey tank is full, and the Plastic Pull Handle Breaks, you have and emergency on your hands.

The hook end is fashioned to hook on the existing stop nut on the metal shaft that is still present when the plastic T Handle has broken off. We have made these for the Locomotive Service Crews for years. It’s also a great item to keep in your RV for the “just in case” day comes when you’re traveling and the handle breaks.

For more information about our products please call or email us.

Phone 800-377-2109 email sales@bluesteelco.net

Blue Flag Protection

Posted November 14, 2022 by

Standard Blue Flag Protection

Must be used to comply with Blue Flag Rules per FRA218 Railroad Safety Equipment CFR 49 FRA 218

When you tag out on a windy day you can hardly hold on to the Blue Flag, our standard blue flags allow for wind cross flow, so they are much safer, you can also change out a bent panel with our bolt-together flags.

Flag Dimensions: 102″ Long Staff 1″ Square aluminum tube with radius corners for comfortable handling.

The Flag panel is lightweight aluminum .100 thick, precision cut, powder coated with a reflective message applied.

This panel has holes and is much easier and safer to handle in the wind.

And several smaller holes across the bottom for worker tag out.

No burr handle with heavy-duty PVC shrink tubing at the grip area of the staff.

Blue SteelCo has bolt-on panels so you can replace them if needed.

For more information check out our Blue Flag Page.Blue Signal Protection of Workers

FRA Blue Flag Tag Out — Standard Blue Flag is shown on the rack with our High Wind Powder Coated flag.

Standard Reflective Blue Flag Protection — Standard Blue Flag Protection/Reflective panel.

In-House Safety Blue Flags

Posted November 6, 2022 by

FRA and OSHA required

Magnetic flag for cab with STOP or Safety First message

Railroad Flags are In-Stock order Part# SH10401M

See more flag options

This flag is for ramp use, in a well-lit shop

this lightweight flag is the best fit for the job

Robust Staff 3/4″ Sq. with 1/8″ Thick wall x 40″ Long, it’s strong
2 Neodymium Magnets with 115# of pull each, encased in a black rubber housing
The 4″ x 30″ flag panel is .100 Thick laser cut aluminum with reflective STOP message on both sides
Designed to place on the nose or to protrude into the cab and is visible from down the line
Osha and FRA required flags state you need a consistent message.
We offer a variety of standard safety callouts for Railroad Safety Signs.

For more information and availability please contact Blue Steel

Call 800-377-2109 email: sales@bluesteelco.net

For more info on In House Blue Flag Part Number SH10401M

Service Carts / Supply Carts

Posted November 5, 2022 by

Service Supply Carts

These are heavy-duty steel carts MADE IN THE USA.

Does your shop use plastic or Home Owner stamped carts? If you only need it to hold some nuts and bolts your probably ok. But we both know they are junk.

Our carts have welded steel angle frames with Caster Plates welded on the base. The hemmed pans are 14 or 16-gauge steel. Our swivel casters with a large lever brakes and solid 6″ x 2″ oil and chemical-resistant one-piece molded wheels.

If you run a heavy industrial shop you can expect years of service duty in the harshest environments,

Our carts are designed for.

Locomotive Diesel and Service Track
Heavy Industrial Lift Truck Shops
Chemical Processing Plants
Power plants, Steam Stations, Sub-Stations
Supply Departments
Heavy Truck Repair Shops

To order please call us, email us, or fill out the form and we will call you back.

sales@bluesteelco.net 800-377-2109

92 Day Inspection Air Test Kit

Posted November 1, 2022 by

FRA required: 92 Day Inspection Air Test Kit

Toolkit for the FRA required inspection

Blue SteelCo, Inc. Air Test Kit

We offer this watertight and crushproof case with a lock provision.

Our custom-cut foam insert will secure each tool and provide a quick visual for missing tools.

5S tool management reduces lost tool and man-hour costs.

Brand names of tools are subject to availability.

FRA Locomotive Required Inspections — 92-day Inspection Air Test Kit

Locomotive Brake Shoe Service Carts

Posted October 12, 2022 by

Shop Brake Shoe Carts — Pull along for Service Pit Brake Work

Locomotive Service Track Carts

The railroad industry has very specialized equipment and needs. Brake Service on Locomotives requires a big load of replacement parts and tools.

In addition to the 16 Brake Shoes, we have 18 separate parts all in their place, so visual inspection is quick and accurate.

The 600# capacity casters with 6″ x 2″ Wheels roll easily and foot brakes prevent it from rolling when workers are stopped.

We have Brake Shoe pallet storage as well CLICK HERE.

For more information, contact Blue SteelCo, Inc.

Shop Brake Cart — Primer Coating before Color applied

Inrail Aluminum Crossover Bridge

Posted September 5, 2022 by

Aluminum Crossover Bridge

Catalog# SH10150

Our Inrail Aluminum Crossover Bridge helps to eliminate slip-fall hazards and provides sure footing when traversing railroad tracks.

The Sturdy structural aluminum design sits on top of the foot of the steel rail and provides a stable surface for foot traffic.

Designed to remain in place when moving locomotives in and out of the work area.

Hand cutouts for easy removal, and track cleaning.

Aluminum Safety Grip Grating, for walking and working surfaces where mud, ice, snow, grease, and oil can create a slip/fall hazard.

Removable posts and chains are to alert workers about a Blue Flag Protection condition. Federal Regulation 49 CFR 218.37

For more information Click Here.

Aluminum In rail crossover bridge for railyards — In rail crossover bridge for the safe transition over in rails.

For more information email sales@bluesteelco.net