Troy Branham
Which Actuator Power Source is Best: Electric, Hydraulic, or Pneumatic?
When choosing the best type of actuator for your design, there are several questions to ask, like...
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6 Benefits of Helical Gearbox Design Over Straight Tooth
Most often, helical gears are associated with transmissions in the automotive industry. But they...
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What is a Fail-Safe Brake? [VIDEO]
In this video, W.C. Branham's VP of Engineering and General Manager, Chad Randleman, will explain...
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Brake Pads and the Coefficient of Friction [VIDEO]
What are the options available to you with friction materials when selecting your caliper disc brake
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How to Determine Which Bevel Gear Design is Right for Your Application
Simple gears are used to transfer power from one shaft to another, but when the shafts intersect at...
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7 Factors in Choosing the Right Gear Drive Lubrication
Every part in a complex machine presents a chance for failure, especially if they're not designed...
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9 Real-World Applications for Electric Linear Actuators
You know that linear actuators move loads in a straight line, forward and/or backward. You know...
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What's the Difference Between a Hydraulic Actuator and a Pneumatic Linear Actuator?
By definition, actuators either move things or stop them. In industrial design and other heavy-duty...
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National Manufacturing Day: Celebrating The Next Generation
As a driving force behind our economy, the manufacturing industry shows no signs of slowing down....
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