9 Benefits of Using Compact Air Cylinders in Your Mechanical Design

Space is often a major consideration when designing equipment for industrial applications. While ...

Pneumatic Cylinder Repair: Should I Fix it or Replace it?

At W.C. Branham, we take great pride in the quality of our products, which are built to last....

9 Real-World Applications for Electric Linear Actuators

You know that linear actuators move loads in a straight line, forward and/or backward. You know...

5 Common Mistakes Made When Sizing a Pneumatic Linear Actuator

Pneumatic linear actuators offer numerous advantages across a wide variety of applications....

Ask the Engineer: How Do You Determine Moment Load?

There are always numerous factors that go into choosing the right linear actuator for an...

Why Compact Air Cylinders Are Still A Big Deal

When we hear the familiar phrases “small but mighty” and “oldie but goodie” referring to fluid...

When is a Double-Acting Air Cylinder Right for Your Application?

Cylinders that convert energy into linear motion can be powered by hydraulic fluid or compressed...

What is a Linear Actuator?

When you're looking to move a load in a straight line in an industrial application, a linear...

When Would I Use a Hydraulic Cable Linear Actuator?

There is a wide variety of pneumatic products on the market that nicely suits almost any industrial...

Fluid Power 101: Common Uses for DURATRK™

When we talk about fluid power, we often think of hydraulics because hydraulic actuators use a...