W.C. Branham

Everything You Need to Know About Spiral Bevel Gear Design

Years ago, it was expensive and very difficult to make spiral bevel gearboxes. And while the...

Ask the Engineer: How Do You Determine Moment Load?

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

10 Real-World Uses for an Air Over Oil Intensifier

Many industrial and manufacturing operations run on compressed air. After all, it’s cost-effective,...

How ISO 6432, ISO 15552, and ISO 21287 Cylinders Make Maintenance Easier

Maintenance is a fact of life in any industrial or manufacturing setting. However, anything you can...

17 Real-World Uses for Industrial Caliper Brakes

Why choose a caliper disc brake? Because they are made for the real world. Industrial caliper disc...

Fluid Power 101: Common Uses for DURATRK™

When we talk about fluid power, we often think of hydraulics because hydraulic actuators use a...

9 Benefits of Using Compact Air Cylinders in Your Mechanical Design

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

Cylinder Force Calculator: Determine if Force Output Meets Application Requirements

When choosing actuators for industrial applications, you have to know the amount of force that will...

Is a Cable Cylinder What You Need?

Movement is the fundamental purpose of industrial and manufacturing equipment, regardless of the...

Pneumatic Caliper Brakes—What to Watch For

Pneumatic caliper brakes are a popular choice to slow or stop equipment or maintain tension in...