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Caliper disc brakes

04/01/2025

Spring Applied Brakes Compared: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electromagnetic Brakes

When industrial equipment needs reliable stopping power, caliper disc brakes are a common solution.…
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12/03/2024

Caliper Disc Brakes in a Conveyor System: Common Functions and Questions to Evaluate

Industrial conveyor systems rely on robust braking mechanisms to ensure safety, precision, and…
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08/26/2024

Industrial Caliper Brakes 101: Which Works Best for My Application?

All industrial caliper brakes are made to slow, hold, or stop fast-moving or heavy loads. And they…
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08/09/2024

Unlocking Excellence: A Deep Dive into the PFS38 Fail Safe Brake by W.C. Branham

Branham product lines continue to expand because industrial and manufacturing equipment continues…
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06/25/2024

Mechanical, Pneumatic or Hydraulic Brakes: What is Best for My Application?

When you’re trying to decide which type of industrial brake is best for your particular application…
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06/11/2024

Meet OVLBOOST: Our Compact Air-Over-Oil Intensifier

Meet OVLBOOST: Our Compact Air-Over-Oil Intensifier Compressed air is a common power source in…
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05/23/2024

Design Equipment More Efficiently with Branham 3D CAD Images

Did you know that you can create a 3D CAD custom product drawing of any W.C. Branham caliper disc…
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05/13/2024

Team Swinburne: Racing to Learn, Racing to Win

Our team here at W.C. Branham is known for our “Solutions in Motion”—and for our products that…
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02/19/2024

What is a Fail-Safe Brake? [VIDEO]

In this video, W.C. Branham's VP of Engineering and General Manager, Chad Randleman, will explain…
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12/26/2023

Brake Pads and the Coefficient of Friction [VIDEO]

What are the options available to you with friction materials when selecting your caliper disc…
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