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…
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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…
10/17/2018
Electric Linear Actuators: What Do They Do?
Full disclaimer: W.C. Branham Inc. does not currently manufacture electric linear actuators.…
10/10/2018
5 Benefits of Using Fluid Power for Your Material Handling System
Fluid power is a great way to help automate material handling. It is the process of using a fluid…
09/12/2018
New Product Release: PFS38 Pneumatic Spring Applied Brake
Scale matters in industrial design. When it comes to braking, you don’t necessarily need enough…
09/05/2018
[VIDEO] Actuator Sizing: PNEUSA®
The PNEUSA® is a unique cylinder design using an internally enclosed cable cylinder based on our…
08/15/2018
Linear vs Rotary Actuators: Which is Best for My Application?
Without actuators, everything would come to a standstill. That’s because actuators make things…
08/08/2018
Hyperloop Recap: Michigan Hyperloop Reflects on Race Week
"Persistence is very important. You should not give up unless you are forced to give up.” — Elon…