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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Troy Branham
04/10/2019
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…
03/07/2019
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…
02/27/2019
[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…
01/30/2019
When Do You Need Stainless Steel Gearboxes?
Nothing looks more professional than stainless steel gearboxes. They’re so shiny and clean-looking.…
01/23/2019
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…
01/16/2019
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…
12/05/2018
When and Why Would You Need an Air/Oil Intensifier?
Hydraulic caliper disc brakes can be an excellent choice for many industrial applications,…
11/14/2018
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…
10/31/2018
Ask the Engineer: Custom Manufacturing Process Q&A
Our catalogs contain thousands of brakes, gearboxes, and pneumatic cylinders, yet that doesn't come…