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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...

Branham Brakes for Vintage Snowmobile Racing? Sure!

Wherever you find deep winter snow, you’re likely to find vintage snowmobile racing. The track...

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...

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,...

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...

Advantages of a Rodless Cylinder

Rodless cylinders save space. Whereas a rodded cylinder needs at least twice its stroke length to...

Should You Use Stainless Steel Cylinders?

Most of the time, an aluminum-housing cylinder works just fine for industrial and manufacturing...

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...

Extending the Life of Industrial Brakes

Industrial equipment is expensive, so cost-effective operation depends on reliable performance and...