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Selecting Actuators for Conveyor System Design
Conveyor systems transport items from one location to another, but rarely do they operate in a...
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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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For Some OEMs, Custom Components Can Save Time and Money
Despite the vast array of standard components and configuration options, there are times when the...
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Comparing Single- and Double-Acting Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders
Actuators play a crucial role in various industries, enabling the smooth and efficient movement of...
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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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Partnership Makes for Easier Access to ISO Pneumatic Rod Cylinders
Are you struggling with sourcing the specific rodded cylinder you need to keep your business...
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Ask the Engineer: The Many Uses for Air Over Oil Intensifiers
Pneumatic cylinders are versatile workhorses when it comes to moving and holding loads. But there...
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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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Everything You Need to Know About Spiral Bevel Gear Design
Years ago, it was expensive and very difficult to make spiral bevel gearboxes. And while the...
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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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Ask the Engineer: How Do You Determine Moment Load?
There are always numerous factors that go into choosing the right linear actuator or gearbox for an...
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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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10 Real-World Uses for an Air Over Oil Intensifier
Many industrial and manufacturing operations run on compressed air. After all, it’s cost-effective,...
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How ISO 6432, ISO 15552, and ISO 21287 Cylinders Make Maintenance Easier
Maintenance is a fact of life in any industrial or manufacturing setting. However, anything you can...
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Gearbox Repair: What To Do If Your Gearbox Breaks Down
Wear and tear is a fact of life for machinery operating in industrial settings that feature high...
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17 Real-World Uses for Industrial Caliper Brakes
Why choose a caliper disc brake? Because they are made for the real world. Industrial caliper disc...
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[VIDEO] Actuator Sizing: DURATRK™
When properly sizing and selecting a DURATRK™ rodless cylinderfor your next cylinder application,...
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Mechanical, Pneumatic or Hydraulic Brakes: What is Best for My Application?
When you’re trying to decide which type of industrial brake is best for your particular application...
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Fluid Power 101: Common Uses for DURATRK™
When we talk about fluid power, we often think of hydraulics because hydraulic actuators use a...
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9 Benefits of Using Compact Air Cylinders in Your Mechanical Design
Space is often a major consideration when designing equipment for industrial applications. While ...
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Advantages of a Right Angle Bevel Gearbox
Gears are fundamentally important components in equipment that moves because they transfer power...
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Cylinder Force Calculator: Determine if Force Output Meets Application Requirements
When choosing actuators for industrial applications, you have to know the amount of force that will...
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Branham Brakes for Vintage Snowmobile Racing? Sure!
Wherever you find deep winter snow, you’re likely to find vintage snowmobile racing. The track...
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Is a Cable Cylinder What You Need?
Movement is the fundamental purpose of industrial and manufacturing equipment, regardless of the...
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Pneumatic Caliper Brakes—What to Watch For
Pneumatic caliper brakes are a popular choice to slow or stop equipment or maintain tension in...
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As the Worm Turns: How Worm Gears Control Speed in Industrial Machinery
Worm gears are an ingenious way to turn motion into power, featuring a spiral-threaded shaft (akin...
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Advantages of a Rodless Cylinder
Rodless cylinders save space. Whereas a rodded cylinder needs at least twice its stroke length to...
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Should You Use Stainless Steel Cylinders?
Most of the time, an aluminum-housing cylinder works just fine for industrial and manufacturing...
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Extending the Life of Industrial Brakes
Industrial equipment is expensive, so cost-effective operation depends on reliable performance and...
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Selecting the Right Seals on Rodded Cylinders
For some manufacturing and other industrial applications, rodded cylinders are the preferred type...
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6 Telltale Signs You Need Air Cylinder Repair
A lot can go wrong with air cylinders, and when any problem could lead to downtime, damage, or...
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The Benefits of Air Over Oil Intensifiers
Industrial and manufacturing companies are turning to air over oil intensifiers to address an...
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Comparing Power Sources for Linear Actuators
Linear actuators can be powered by electricity, pneumatic, or hydraulic power. Here are the pros...
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Blanket Orders: Pros & Cons
As the calendar year comes to a close, one of the activities to consider for the upcoming year is...
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Not All ISO Cylinders Are Created Equal
If you’re an industrial equipment manufacturer, distributor, or customer that uses ISO cylinders,...
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Pneumatic Actuators that Handle Harsh Conditions Well
Harsh operating conditions are not unusual in manufacturing and other industrial environments....
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ISO Pneumatic Cylinders for Food Processing Applications
As of the first quarter of 2022, 88% of manufacturers still reported that supply chain shortages...
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Increase Available Pressure with an Air Over Oil Intensifier
A wide variety of industrial and manufacturing facilities use shop air to power equipment. It’s...
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Spring Applied Brakes Compared: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electromagnetic Brakes
You have multiple options when it comes to industrial brakes. These include electromagnetic,...
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Choosing the Right Right Angle Gearbox
Every design engineer knows that you have to get all of the details right. If not, the device or...
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Tensioning Solutions with Caliper Disc Brakes
When we speak of brakes, most people think of a device that performs a stop-and-hold function, like...
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[VIDEO] Right Angle Gearboxes: Answers to Common Questions
Right angle gearboxes are used in all sorts of industrial applications. This video answers some of...
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Advantages of ISO Pneumatic Cylinders
ISO pneumatic cylinders allow you to get the exact cylinder your company requires in the instances...
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Enhancing Manufacturing Automation with Actuators, Brakes, and Gearboxes
Workforce efficiencies like automation are critical to maintaining operations and quality. Labor...
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Pneumatic Cylinders - Benefits of Rodded Cylinders [VIDEO]
Sleek, low profile, and lightweight are excellent attributes in a pneumatic actuator. But when you...
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Pros and Cons: Small v. Large Manufacturing Automation Companies
Every business across the country has suffered the pain of supply shortages and delays caused by...
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New Super Small Gearboxes: Going Micro to Meet Customer Needs [VIDEO]
If you need small gearboxes for your industrial application, you’ve come to the right place. W.C....
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Applications for Disc/Hub Assemblies of Caliper Disc Brakes [VIDEO]
Caliper disc brakes are commonly used in a wide variety of industrial applications. With a wealth...
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Benefits of Pneumatic Spring Applied Caliper Disc Brakes
It may sound obvious, but industrial equipment that moves also needs to stop. Standard caliper disc...
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Straight or Spiral Bevel Gearboxes - What's Better?
Bevel gears enable us to operate a vast array of machinery, massive or small, so they are...
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How Air/Oil Intensifiers Increase Stopping Force of a Pneumatic System [VIDEO]
Pneumatic (or air) pressure is a common power source for shops, manufacturers, and other industrial...
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What Can an Industrial Gearbox Replace?
Industrial gearboxes have been around for decades. They are commonplace, especially among...
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Hydraulic Brakes: A Breakdown of Their Primary Functions and Applications
Industrial equipment and mobile machines serve a wide variety of purposes, and they work under a...
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Linear Brakes: Caliper Disc Brakes Re-Imagined [VIDEO]
Everyone who drives a car or truck knows something about caliper disc brakes. But this style of...
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Selecting a Caliper Disc Brake for Your Industrial Application
Caliper disc brakes are incredibly versatile. They can slow, hold, and stop very heavy and/or...
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Common Applications for Worm Gearboxes [VIDEO]
The worm gearbox is an effective compact mechanical solution to reducing speed or increasing torque...
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Stainless Steel Cylinders, Gearboxes, and Brakes Solve Harsh and Sanitary Application Needs [VIDEO]
Stainless steel is unsurpassed when it comes to durability - making it a great choice in harsh...
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[VIDEO] How to Properly Size and Select a Caliper Disc Brake
Caliper disc brakes come in many sizes and types, depending on your needs. W.C. Branham is proud to...
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Best Applications for Hydraulic Linear Actuators
When your industrial design calls for linear movement, you might want to use hydraulic actuators....
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DJ Reps Brings Enhanced Support and Complementary Products to Customers
Industrial applications are typically complex. At W.C. Branham, Inc., we deliberately design our...
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[VIDEO] Introduction to DURATRK™ Rodless Cylinders
W.C. Branham President and CEO Troy Branham introduces our pneumatic actuator line, specifically...
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4 Cost Benefits of Prototyping for Custom Design
When designing a custom solution, mitigating risk and margin for error is critical. One mistake and...
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How to Select the Right Gearbox Supplier
If you’re in the market for a right angle gearbox, you need to find a high quality gearbox...
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[VIDEO] A Deep Dive into W.C. Branham's Right Angle Gear Drive Product Line
W.C. Branham was industry-first with right angle hollow bore helical gearboxes that package an all...
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Types of Right Angle Gearboxes
Necessity is the mother of invention, and that certainly rings true in the case of the many...
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Which Right Angle Gearbox Will Work Best for Your Mechanical Design [FREE CHECKLIST]
Within the world of gearboxes, there are so many configurations that choosing the right product for...
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[VIDEO] An Overview of Our DURATRK Rodless Cylinder Line
In this rodless cylinder video, our experts introduce you to Lanamatic: a Swiss manufacturer of ...
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Branham Gains Rep as Go-To Resource for Hyperloop Teams
So, what’s the latest with Elon Musk's Hyperloop project? We know our devoted design and...
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[VIDEO] Introduction to OVLPRO® Low Profile Pneumatic Cylinders
At W.C. Branham, our slogan says it all: Solutions in Motion. We love a good challenge, and in...
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Building a Custom Gearbox for Stainless Systems
What does a custom design project look like at W.C. Branham? Here’s an inside look. Stainless...
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What is a Right-Angle Gearbox?
What is a right angle gearbox? A right-angle gearbox is one in which the driveshaft and the output...
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Best Ways to Maximize the Service Life of Your Right Angle Gearbox
The nature of automation and the facts of physics dictate that all moving parts wear out over time,...
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Pneumatic Cylinder Repair: Should I Fix it or Replace it?
At W.C. Branham, we take great pride in the quality of our products, which are built to last....
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Custom Manufacturing Case Study: How We Designed Stainless Steel Brakes
Nobody loves a good challenge more than our design and engineering team at W.C. Branham. We get...
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Hyperloop 2019 Recap: A Learning Experience for Branham-Backed Teams
Ever since Elon Musk announced the first Hyperloop Pod Competition back in 2015, it's been clear...
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How Does a Magnetic Coupling Work?
Magnetic couplers convey force without any actual physical contact. Because magnetic forces attract...
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Employee Spotlight: Bob Vogler's 13 Year Journey
When Bob Vogler moved to River Falls, Wisconsin back in 2006, he'd never even heard of W.C....
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5 Common Mistakes Made When Sizing a Pneumatic Linear Actuator
Pneumatic linear actuators offer numerous advantages across a wide variety of applications....
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W.C. Branham Inc. on Why We Love Working in River Falls
At W.C. Branham, we love working in River Falls, WI, because we get to have it all. We get the...
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Right Angle Gearboxes: Does My Design Call for a Right or Left-Hand Rotation?
Right angle gearboxes are used throughout dozens of industries in hundreds of applications that...
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Why Compact Air Cylinders Are Still A Big Deal
When we hear the familiar phrases “small but mighty” and “oldie but goodie” referring to fluid...
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STEM Support: HS Robotics Team Wins With Branham Brakes
If you ever wonder about the future of engineering, just visit a high school robotics competition....
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Backed by Branham: Queen's University Advances in 2019 Hyperloop Competition
As the visions of one famous billionaire and thousands of innovative engineering students move us...
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What is a Linear Actuator?
When you're looking to move a load in a straight line in an industrial application, a linear...
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When Would I Use a Hydraulic Cable Linear Actuator?
There is a wide variety of pneumatic products on the market that nicely suits almost any industrial...
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Ready for More: Branham Hopes to Back 6 Teams in 2019 Hyperloop Competition
For four years in a row, Elon Musk's SpaceX has invited high school and college students to design...
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[VIDEO] Case Study: Supporting the Car Wash Industry with a 20-Year Partnership
If there is such a thing as a manufacturing match made in heaven, it may be W.C. Branham and ...
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When Do You Need Stainless Steel Gearboxes?
Nothing looks more professional than stainless steel gearboxes. They’re so shiny and clean-looking....
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How 3D CAD Design Software Helps us Customize Actuators
Computer-aided design (CAD) software is such a great tool, especially because we can use it to...
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How to Decide Between Hydraulic and Pneumatic Actuation for Your Project
Fluid power can be complex. There are a lot of variables to consider when deciding what type fluid...
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When and Why Would You Need an Air/Oil Intensifier?
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes can be an excellent choice for many industrial applications,...
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Why Pneumatic Rodless Cylinders are Ideal for Passenger Train Doors
Passenger train doors have to work smoothly, quietly, safely, and reliably. Often, they have to...
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Ask the Engineer: Custom Manufacturing Process Q&A
Our catalogs contain thousands of brakes, gearboxes, and pneumatic cylinders, yet that doesn't come...
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Electric Linear Actuators: What Do They Do?
Full disclaimer: W.C. Branham Inc. does not currently manufacture electric linear actuators....
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5 Benefits of Using Fluid Power for Your Material Handling System
Fluid power is a great way to help automate material handling. It is the process of using a fluid...
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The SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition to Return Summer 2019
Only weeks after concluding its 2018 Hyperloop Pod Competition, where WARR Hyperloop of Munich,...
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New Product Release: PFS38 Pneumatic Spring Applied Brake
Scale matters in industrial design. When it comes to braking, you don’t necessarily need enough...
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[VIDEO] Actuator Sizing: PNEUSA®
The PNEUSA® is a unique cylinder design using an internally enclosed cable cylinder based on our...
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Linear vs Rotary Actuators: Which is Best for My Application?
Without actuators, everything would come to a standstill. That’s because actuators make things...
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Hyperloop Recap: Michigan Hyperloop Reflects on Race Week
"Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.” — Elon...
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[VIDEO] How to Properly Size and Select an OVLPRO Rod Cylinder
When looking for a cost-effective and efficient solution for your rod cylinder application, you may...
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When are Oval Bore Cylinders Right for Automated Assembly for the Medical Industry?
No matter what your industry, the equipment in your production facilities has certain requirements...
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Race Report: Michigan Hyperloop Prepares to Compete July 22
For approximately 60 University of Michigan students, this summer is unlike any other. As...
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How Hydraulic Spring Applied Brakes Help Abrahamson Nurseries Work Safer
Here at W.C. Branham, we define our products as problem-solvers. But, we admit, we are just a...
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Secrets of Fluid Power: Know Your Cable Cylinders
Think a cable cylinder might be the best actuator to your design project? Well, which one do you...
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[VIDEO] Actuator Sizing: Magnetically Coupled Cylinder
When searching for the perfect magnetically-coupled cylinder for your next rodless cylinder...
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Wind Turbine Control: Harnessing Mother Nature Using Caliper Brakes
Mother Nature is on the job in 41 U.S. states, delivering power to utilities via wind energy. But...
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Product Spotlight: MAGTEC® Rodless Magnetically Coupled Cylinders
Let's talk MAGTEC. What is magnetic coupling, anyway? And when should you choose...
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Progress Report: Inside Michigan Hyperloop’s Pod Design
We've seen a lot of changes since 1903, including the introduction of the vacuum cleaner, air...
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Positech Corp. Recognized for Unique Use of W.C. Branham Products
There’s nothing we love more than a good challenge here at W.C. Branham. Usually, it’s our...
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[VIDEO] Actuator Sizing: Cable Cylinder
When picking the right sized cable cylinder for your pneumatic rodless cylinder application, the...
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What Applications Require a High-Speed Right Angle Gearbox?
Reliability is crucial for any industrial equipment, but most of all when machinery is operating...
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How WCB Is Supporting the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition
From PayPal to Tesla, space exploration to solar power, Elon Musk's ideas and innovations transform...
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[VIDEO] How to Size and Select a Spring Applied Brake
In order to pick the perfect spring applied caliper disc brake for your application, you must first...
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When to Consider a Pneumatic Commercial Door Operator
Certain types of commercial facilities have doors that are very large and very heavy. Often, these...
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How Elon Musk's Hyperloop Concept is Inspiring College Level Innovation
Elon Musk is known around the world for his innovative creations such as Tesla Inc.,...
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Industrial Caliper Brakes 101: Which Works Best for My Application?
All industrial caliper brakes are designed to slow, hold, and/or stop fast-moving or very heavy...
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5 Reasons to Consider a Custom Cylinder For Your Industrial Application
One size does not fit all. That’s true just about everywhere, but nowhere is the need for a good...
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Advantages Of Using a Compact Cylinder for Food Processing Machinery
Food processing is complex, which is why these types of facilities are often huge and require...
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3 Advantages of Using an Oval Bore Compact Cylinder
The bore shape of a compact cylinder can make a big difference, in both performance and costs. With...
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[VIDEO] Product Spotlight: OVLPRO's New Compact Cylinder Size
If you need push/pull pneumatic automation in a tight space, take a look at the new OVLPROTM Low...
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Magnetic Coupling: Why This Technique Works Best for Wet or Harsh Conditions
In many industrial equipment designs, moving parts are mechanically connected to one another. But...
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Why Reliable Emergency Brakes Are Essential for Industrial Packaging
If you’re a fan of old “I Love Lucy” reruns, you likely know this famous scene: the pies are coming...
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How Pneumatic Components Can Streamline Material Handling
Efficient material handling is critical in modern manufacturing. A century ago, moving materials...
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Wash Down Solutions: Finding Industrial Components That Meet Sanitation Standards
Cleanliness matters in all manufacturing facilities, but in certain situations, extreme sanitation...
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When to Choose the DURATRK DTFL Model Linear Guided Rodless Cylinder
Machine builders are being asked, or sometimes pushed, by their clients to do more, which means the...
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Helical or Spiral Bevel: Commonly Used Gearboxes in Packaging Machinery
At W.C. Branham, we're all about "Solutions in Motion." For more than three decades, we have...
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What Types of Cylinders Are Most Effective in the Food Processing Industry?
As an industry, food processing covers a lot of ground. It’s candy bars in wrappers, potato chips...
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Pack Expo 101: What to Ask at the Big Packaging Event
If you're in the packaging industry, you've likely heard of the PACK EXPO, which just wrapped up...
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4 Preventive Measures to Avoid Pneumatic Cylinder Repair
Things happen and sometimes repairs are inevitable. That’s part of life when you’re working with...
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Gearbox Selection: 4 Things to Consider During Your Engineering Design Process
During the engineering design process, you have to map out every component you'll need. If you need...
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Pneumatic or Electric Linear Actuator: Key Differences and Applications
Actuators move or control devices or system components. Linear actuators operate in a straight...
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When is it Appropriate to Use Hydraulic Spring Applied Caliper Brakes?
Hydraulic spring applied caliper brakes are an ideal choice for applications that require emergency...
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3 Reasons Why a Pneumatic Door Operator Is Best For Your Car Wash
For some car wash applications, several different types of door openers will do the trick. This is...
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Laundry Machinery: How to Repair or Replace Your Air Cylinders
Working at her wringer washing “machine,” your great-great-grandmother could not have envisioned...
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Brake Caliper Options for Industrial Applications
It's easy to think of cars, trucks, and off-road heavy equipment when you think of caliper disc...
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[VIDEO] How to Tension the Cables on Your Pneumatic Cable Cylinder
In this video, W.C. Branham’s Chad Randleman demonstrates how to properly proof-load and...
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[VIDEO] How to Replace Friction Pads on a Caliper Disc Brake
In this video, W.C. Branham's Chad Randleman demonstrates how to replace the friction pads on your...
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How to Choose the Correct Rodless Cylinder for your Mechanical Application
Pneumatic cylinders are useful in a wide range of industrial applications. A rodless cylinder, in...
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What are the Gearbox Options for Food-Grade Grease?
For some industrial applications, gearbox design has to consider more than the functionality of the...
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[VIDEO] How to Properly Adjust a Mechanical Brake Caliper
In this video, W.C. Branham's Chad Randleman demonstrates how to make the adjustment on your m...
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How Worm Gears Help Regulate Speed in Industrial Machinery
Worm gears can be found in everything from acoustic guitar tuning pegs to heavy machinery. Here at ...
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[VIDEO] How to Adjust the Cushions on Your Rodless Cable Air Cylinder
In this video, W.C. Branham’s Chad Randleman demonstrates how to adjust the internal cushion screws...
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Pneumatic Actuators: Cable, Magnetically Coupled, or Band Type Rodless Cylinders?
Once you have decided that pneumatic actuators are the best choice for your industrial automation...
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[VIDEO] Introduction to DURATRK's DTK Customized Compact Pneumatic Rodless Cylinder
In this video, Troy Branham is joined by Tobias Suter, Owner and Managing Director of Lanamatic, as...
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Options for Custom Industrial Caliper Disc Brake Design
You cannot successfully customize industrial equipment design unless you have options. Options are...
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What You Need to Know About Pneumatic Cylinder Repair
W.C. Branham products are designed and manufactured with the highest quality materials and...
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Key Considerations for Applying Pneumatic Rodless Cylinders to Your Mechanical Design
In a recent blog article, we listed some questions you should ask when you want to use pneumatic...
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Mechanical Engineering Projects: Essential Tools For Getting Started
Mechanical engineers design and build things that work. Tools. Machines. Entire systems such as...
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[VIDEO] How to Size a Pneumatic Rodless Cylinder for Your Application
In order to properly size a pneumatic rodless cylinder for your next application, you must consider...
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How to Install an External Guide on a Rodless Air Cylinder
Rodless air cylinders save valuable machine space because they are almost half the overall length...
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What is a Worm Gear Set and What Does it Consist Of?
A worm gear set actually looks a lot like it sounds — there's a worm that drives a gear. The worm —...
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[VIDEO] What is a Brake Caliper and How Does it Work?
A brake caliper is a device used to either stop or hold a rotating mass. It's designed to absorb...[VIDEO] A Closer Look into the Two Types of Wind Turbine Brakes
To operate properly, wind turbines need two types of brakes — one to control the rotor speed to...
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What to Ask When Applying Pneumatic Rod Cylinders to a Mechanical Design
There is no doubt that when designing a complex piece of specialized equipment pneumatic rod...
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Proper Maintenance for Your Rodless Cable Pneumatic Cylinder
Rodless cable pneumatic cylinders are very useful for many applications because they save space....
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Advice for Enhancing Your Engineering Design Process
The engineering design process is a basic progression of several steps that mimic the process used...
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[VIDEO] Fixed Brakes vs. Floating Brakes
What are the differences between double live sided fixed mount caliper disc brakes and single live...
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Tips for Choosing the Right Overhead Pneumatic Door Operator
The biggest question you might ask when choosing an overhead pneumatic door operator is, “Why pay...
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