Should You Use Stainless Steel Cylinders?
Most of the time, an aluminum-housing cylinder works just fine for industrial and manufacturing…
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Pneumatic actuators
01/17/2023
Selecting the Right Seals on Rodded Cylinders
For some manufacturing and other industrial applications, rodded cylinders are the preferred type…
12/08/2022
Comparing Power Sources for Linear Actuators
Linear actuators can be powered by electricity, pneumatic, or hydraulic power. Here are the pros…
08/24/2022
ISO Pneumatic Cylinders for Food Processing Applications
As of the first quarter of 2022, 88% of manufacturers still reported that supply chain shortages…
02/24/2022
Pneumatic Cylinders - Benefits of Rodded Cylinders [VIDEO]
Sleek, low profile, and lightweight are excellent attributes in a pneumatic actuator. But when you…
10/07/2021
Stainless Steel Cylinders, Gearboxes, and Brakes Solve Harsh and Sanitary Application Needs [VIDEO]
Stainless steel is unsurpassed when it comes to durability - making it a great choice in harsh…
05/10/2021
Best Applications for Hydraulic Linear Actuators
When your industrial design calls for linear movement, you might want to use hydraulic actuators.…
04/08/2020
[VIDEO] An Overview of Our DURATRK Rodless Cylinder Line
In this rodless cylinder video, our experts introduce you to Lanamatic: a Swiss manufacturer of…
03/05/2020
[VIDEO] Introduction to OVLPRO® Low Profile Pneumatic Cylinders
At W.C. Branham, our slogan says it all: Solutions in Motion. We love a good challenge, and in…
06/26/2019
How Does a Magnetic Coupling Work?
Magnetic couplers convey force without any actual physical contact. Because magnetic forces attract…