Troy Branham

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...

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,...

9 Benefits of Using Compact Air Cylinders in Your Mechanical Design

Space is often a major consideration when designing equipment for industrial applications. While ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

How Does a Magnetic Coupling Work?

Magnetic couplers convey force without any actual physical contact. Because magnetic forces attract...

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....

5 Common Mistakes Made When Sizing a Pneumatic Linear Actuator

Pneumatic linear actuators offer numerous advantages across a wide variety of applications....