What is a Fail-Safe Brake? [VIDEO]
When machinery suddenly loses power, every second counts. Equipment becomes hazardous, workers face…
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Troy Branham
06/17/2025
Common Applications for Worm Gearboxes [VIDEO]
Engineers face a common challenge: delivering powerful torque and precise speed control in tight…
02/07/2025
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.…
11/05/2024
Gearbox Repair and Maintenance: How to Ensure Durability
Right-angle gearboxes are known for their durability and low-maintenance design, making them a…
08/26/2024
Industrial Caliper Brakes 101: Which Works Best for My Application?
All industrial caliper brakes are made to slow, hold, or stop fast-moving or heavy loads. And they…
06/25/2024
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…
06/11/2024
Meet OVLBOOST: Our Compact Air-Over-Oil Intensifier
Meet OVLBOOST: Our Compact Air-Over-Oil Intensifier Compressed air is a common power source in…
03/25/2024
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…
12/26/2023
Brake Pads and the Coefficient of Friction [VIDEO]
What are the options available to you with friction materials when selecting your caliper disc…
12/07/2023
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…