High-Load Ball Screws Providing Maximum Load Capacity and Longer Life

Product catalog summary

Overview
Thomson's high-load ball screws are engineered to handle more than twice the load of standard ball screws, offering longer life, high stiffness, and minimal maintenance. These components are ideal for applications requiring high load capacity and reliability.

Specifications
Thomson provides a range of ball screws with diameters from 40 to 160 mm and a maximum dynamic load capacity of 1,440 kN. The screws are made from materials selected for optimal performance, with custom assemblies available upon request.

Features & Highlights

Increased capacity for high-load applications at high speeds and long lifetimes.
More economical than roller screws.
Lead accuracy up to 12 µm/300 mm.
Compact design allows for downsizing and reduced weight.
Optimized ball nut design for maximizing load capacity.
Available with screw lengths up to 15 m and single or double nuts.
Multiple preloading options for smooth, quiet motion.

Applications
These ball screws are suitable for demanding industrial applications such as injection molding, pressing, metal fabrication, large fabrication machines, machine tools, lifting devices, large valves, and high-load actuators.

Comparison with Other Technologies
Thomson high-load ball screws offer a longer lifetime and cost savings compared to roller screws and hydraulic systems. They provide a space-saving design at an economical price, with a smaller footprint and lower cost than roller screws.

Standard Options
Standard sizes up to 160 mm in diameter with a maximum dynamic load of up to 1,440 kN are available. Customization is possible to meet specific application needs.

Contact Information
For more information or specific configurations, contact Thomson Customer Service at [email protected].

Catalog excerpts

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High-Load Ball Screws German-Engineered Precision Components Providing Maximum Load Capacity and Longer Life in a Compact Envelope

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Any new application requires careful analysis of product performance, life and cost. Especially those that take on larger loads. Given that Thomson high-load ball screw technology exceeds more than twice the load capacity of a standard ball screw, it is wise to consider these screws for your next high-load application. Reliable Performance Thomson has manufactured ball screws and nuts for more than 50 years in Europe. Our background in flight-critical aerospace and defense applications uniquely positions us to provide the highest levels of quality across all of our ball screw products. Features...

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Large Fabrication Machines • Examples include mills, water jets, plasma cutters and automatic welders. • Ball-screw-driven horizontal and vertical axes must move heavy loads accurately and safely, while providing long and reliable life with minimum maintenance. • Lifting devices • Large valves • High-load actuators, electromechanical conversion Injection Molding, Pressing and Metal Fabrication Machines • Ball screws are necessary to handle high-loads in a short stroke. • Precision ball screws are required to control system accuracy and product tolerances. • Metal pressing and forming (e.g. rivet...

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High-load Ball Screws The life of the assembly is a direct function of the load capacity. Thomson has developed a high-load ball screw by implementing a unique design that provides longer lifetimes when compared to traditional ball screws. Using a high-load ball screw in a low-load application extends the life of the product four to eight times. A longer lifetime makes Thomson high-load ball screws an attractive option for engineers looking to replace a roller screw or hydraulic system in their applications. High-load ball screws offer a space-saving design at an economical price. A standard...

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High-load Ball Screws Standard Range of High-load Ball Screw Sizes Drilling pattern 1 Drilling pattern 2 This ordering key is an example. Contact Thomson Customer Service teams for specific ball screw configurations: [email protected].

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