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...

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...

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...

Selecting the Right Seals on Rodded Cylinders

For some manufacturing and other industrial applications, rodded cylinders are the preferred type...

Comparing Power Sources for Linear Actuators

Linear actuators can be powered by electricity, pneumatic, or hydraulic power. Here are the pros...

Not All ISO Cylinders Are Created Equal

If you’re an industrial equipment manufacturer, distributor, or customer that uses ISO cylinders,...

Pneumatic Actuators that Handle Harsh Conditions Well

Harsh operating conditions are not unusual in manufacturing and other industrial environments....

ISO Pneumatic Cylinders for Food Processing Applications

As of the first quarter of 2022, 88% of manufacturers still reported that supply chain shortages...