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Pneumatic Actuators
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...
3 minute read
What Is the Difference Between a Single and Double Acting Hydraulic or Pneumatic Cylinder?
If you need power, there’s nothing like a hydraulic cylinder to deliver a big punch. It’s the...
2 minute read
What's the Difference Between a Hydraulic Actuator and a Pneumatic Linear Actuator?
There's a variety of types of actuators available. The energy source that operates an actuator can...
2 minute read
7 Real-World Applications for a Double Acting Cylinder
There are a lot of types of actuators (or cylinders) and they are invaluable for moving machinery...
2 minute read
Pneumatic Cylinders - Benefits of Rodded Cylinders [VIDEO]
Sleek, low profile, and lightweight are excellent attributes in a pneumatic actuator. But when you...
2 minute read
Cylinder Force Calculator: How to Determine Force Required for your Application
When choosing actuators for industrial applications, you have to know the amount of force that will...
1 minute read
Best Applications for Hydraulic Linear Actuators
When your industrial design calls for linear movement, you might want to use hydraulic actuators....
3 minute read
[VIDEO] Introduction to DURATRK™ Rodless Cylinders
W.C. Branham President and CEO Troy Branham introduces our pneumatic actuator line, specifically...
3 minute read
Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Pneumatic Cylinders: When to Use What?
By definition, actuators either move things or stop them. In industrial design and other heavy-duty...
2 minute read
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