6 Telltale Signs You Need Air Cylinder Repair

A lot can go wrong with air cylinders, and when any problem could lead to downtime, damage, or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pneumatic Cylinders - Benefits of Rodded Cylinders [VIDEO]

Sleek, low profile, and lightweight are excellent attributes in a pneumatic actuator. But when you...

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...

Best Applications for Hydraulic Linear Actuators

When your industrial design calls for linear movement, you might want to use hydraulic actuators....

[VIDEO] Introduction to DURATRK™ Rodless Cylinders

W.C. Branham President and CEO Troy Branham introduces our pneumatic actuator line, specifically...

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...