Chad Randleman

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...

Ask the Engineer: How Do You Determine Moment Load?

There are always numerous factors that go into choosing the right linear actuator for an...

[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...

[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...

Mechanical Engineering Projects: Essential Tools For Getting Started

Mechanical engineers design and build things that work. Tools. Machines. Entire systems such as...

[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...

Advice for Enhancing Your Engineering Design Process

The engineering design process is a basic progression of several steps that mimic the process used...

[VIDEO] Fixed Brakes vs. Floating Brakes

What are the differences between double live sided fixed mount caliper disc brakes and single live...