What's the Difference Between a Hydraulic Actuator and a Pneumatic Linear Actuator?
By definition, actuators either move things or stop them. In industrial design and other heavy-duty…
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09/12/2023
National Manufacturing Day: Celebrating The Next Generation
As a driving force behind our economy, the manufacturing industry shows no signs of slowing down.…
08/29/2023
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,…
08/15/2023
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…
07/18/2023
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…
07/11/2023
[VIDEO] Actuator Sizing: DURATRK™
When properly sizing and selecting a DURATRK™ rodless cylinderfor your next cylinder application,…
06/27/2023
Fluid Power 101: Common Uses for DURATRK™
When we talk about fluid power, we often think of hydraulics because hydraulic actuators use a…
06/20/2023
9 Benefits of Using Compact Air Cylinders in Your Mechanical Design
Space is often a major consideration when designing equipment for industrial applications. While…
06/06/2023
Advantages of a Right Angle Bevel Gearbox
Gears are fundamentally important components in equipment that moves because they transfer power…
05/23/2023
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…