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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.…
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Gearbox Repair and Maintenance: How to Ensure Durability

Right-angle gearboxes are known for their durability and low-maintenance design, making them a…
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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…
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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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Meet OVLBOOST: Our Compact Air-Over-Oil Intensifier

Meet OVLBOOST: Our Compact Air-Over-Oil Intensifier Compressed air is a common power source in…
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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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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…
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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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