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Branham Brakes for Vintage Snowmobile Racing? Sure!
Wherever you find deep winter snow, you’re likely to find vintage snowmobile racing. The track...
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Is a Cable Cylinder What You Need?
Movement is the fundamental purpose of industrial and manufacturing equipment, regardless of the...
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Pneumatic Caliper Brakes—What to Watch For
Pneumatic caliper brakes are a popular choice to slow or stop equipment or maintain tension in...
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What's the Difference Between a Hydraulic Actuator and a Pneumatic Linear Actuator?
Linear actuators (or cylinders) are responsible for converting energy from a power source (air,...
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As the Worm Turns: How Worm Gears Control Speed in Industrial Machinery
Worm gears are an ingenious way to turn motion into power, featuring a spiral-threaded shaft (akin...
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Advantages of a Rodless Cylinder
Rodless cylinders save space. Whereas a rodded cylinder needs at least twice its stroke length to...
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Should You Use Stainless Steel Cylinders?
Most of the time, an aluminum-housing cylinder works just fine for industrial and manufacturing...
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When is a Double-Acting Air Cylinder Right for Your Application?
Cylinders that convert energy into linear motion can be powered by hydraulic fluid or compressed...
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Extending the Life of Industrial Brakes
Industrial equipment is expensive, so cost-effective operation depends on reliable performance and...
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