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Overview

Thomson Industries is a prominent provider of linear motion solutions, offering a diverse range of products and services aimed at optimizing motion control across various industries. With over 75 years of experience, the company focuses on delivering intelligent, efficient, and sustainable solutions to enhance competitiveness and scalability for its customers.

Product Offerings

  • Linear Ball Bushing Bearings: These bearings are known for their dynamic load capacity and self-aligning functionality, providing low friction and smooth motion, with options for increased corrosion resistance and debris tolerance.
  • 60 Case LinearRace Shafting: These shaftings are manufactured to high standards to extend the life of bearings, offering multiple material and coating options.
  • Profile Rail Linear Guides: Available in various styles and sizes, these guides provide exceptional straightness, rigidity, and load capacity.
  • Compact Linear Systems: Designed for space-conscious applications, these systems offer customizable mounting blocks and quick delivery.
  • Linear Motion Systems: Ideal for factory automation, these systems support high-speed and long-stroke capabilities with flexible design options.
  • Worm Gear Screw Jacks: Capable of handling loads up to 100 tons, these jacks are designed for easy motor and gear installation.
  • Electric Linear Actuators: Offering a broad range of models, these actuators include smart options with advanced control features and environmental protection.
  • Lifting Columns: Suitable for medical and ergonomic applications, these columns offer high loading capacities and efficient extension-to-retraction ratios.
  • Stepper Motor Linear Actuators: These actuators combine a stepper motor and lead screw, providing high torque density and quick decoupling features.
  • Ball Screws and Lead Screws: These screws offer high precision and load handling, available in various configurations for different applications.
  • Glide Screws and Ball Splines: These products combine linear bearing and lead screw features, offering high performance and reliability.

Customization and Support

Thomson specializes in custom-engineered solutions to meet unique application challenges, offering a wide range of customization options, including materials, surface treatments, and assembly configurations. They also provide extensive online tools and resources for product selection, sizing, and training.

Industry Applications

  • Material Handling: Enhances speed and accuracy in AGVs and logistics equipment.
  • Aerospace and Defense: Supports high-level applications in aircraft and defense systems.
  • Machine Tools: Provides high-performance components for tool manufacturers.
  • Medical and Health: Enables the development of safer and more precise medical equipment.
  • Mobile Off-Highway, Packaging, Factory Automation, and Clean Energy: Offers tailored solutions to improve quality, productivity, and sustainability in these sectors.

Thomson's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence positions it as a trusted partner in the linear motion industry, providing high-quality products and solutions across various markets.

Historical Milestones

  • 1939-1947: Introduction of the first aircraft ball screw and significant improvements in linear ball bushing bearings.
  • 1950s-1960s: Development of anti-friction Linear Ball Bushing Bearings and the introduction of ball screws in machine tools.
  • 1970s: Innovations such as stainless steel rolled lead screws and the first line of actuators with parallel motors.
  • 1980s-1990s: Launch of Electrak line actuators and lightweight titanium screws for space flight.
  • 2000s-2020s: Release of advanced products like the Electrak HD electric linear actuator and the Electrak XD, marking new evolutions in electric actuators.

Product Innovations

  • Actuators: Various lines including Electrak, T Series, and LC Series, designed for different environmental conditions and applications.
  • Bearings: Introduction of Super Smart Ball Bushing Bearings with significantly enhanced life and load capacity.
  • Systems: Development of Movopart linear motion systems and the RediMount motor mounting system.

Key Considerations

Specifications are subject to change, and it is crucial for users to determine the suitability of products for their specific applications. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Information

Thomson Industries can be contacted through their website or via their global distribution partners.

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Catalog excerpts

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Linear Motion Solutions by Thomson Trusted Provider of Optimized Motion Solutions for 75+ Years www.thomsonlinear.com A REGAL REXNORD BRAND

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Thomson – Your Trusted Partner From precision linear motion solutions to fully integrated actuation systems, Thomson delivers intelligent, clean and efficient motion to help customers compete and scale. Whether your application demands speed, load capacity, controllability, compact design or long-term reliability, we help you design the right solution, not just the right part. Engage with our engineering teams early to reduce design cycles, improve system integration and maximize long-term value. Product and application information, 3D models, sizing and selection tools, and global contact information...

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Linear Motion Solutions by Thomson Thomson invented the Linear Ball Bushing bearing more than 75 years ago and continues to be the recognized leader in this field. Offering the widest range of bearings and accessories, we easily satisfy the broadest set of requirements with the best performing product for the application. • Most extensive and premium product offering in the industry with leading dynamic load capacity density and true, self-aligning functionality • Pre-assembled, ready-to-install bearings provide low friction and smooth, accurate motion • Cutting-edge segmented technology • Specialized...

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Profile Rail Linear Guides Thomson has a complete offering of rails and carriages in a broad range of styles and sizes and is a "one-stop shop" for all of your profile rail needs. • Extensive product offering featuring double-faced ball bearing design in industry standard sizes • Double-backed ball bearing and roller bearing designs provide exceptional straightness, rigidity, load capacity and accuracy • Miniature linear guides with standard and wide rail as small as 5 mm in 440C stainless steel ► www.thomsonlinear.com/prlg Compact Linear Systems Thomson compact linear systems address the need...

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Linear Motion Solutions by Thomson Thomson invented the linear motion system and offers the largest range in the industry. These systems are ideal for handling, packaging and other factory automation applications that require high speed and/or long stroke capabilities. • Flexibly designed, self-supporting units • Can easily be assembled into X-Y and gantry configurations using multi-axis mounting accessories • Sizes ranging from the smallest to the biggest in the industry • Ball screw or belt-driven models • Ball-, wheel- or prism-guided models • RediMountTM motor mounting adapter kit is available...

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Electric Linear Actuators Our linear actuator range is one of the broadest on the market, and we can offer a suitable model for almost any imaginable application. Thomson also has a long experience in designing custom solutions and builds more custom actuators than anyone. • Includes Electrak® XD, HD, MD, LL and Throttle models • Integrated onboard electronics, including CAN bus, for advanced control options, communication and performance • Unrivaled environmental protection (IP69K/IP67 static and IP66 dynamic) • Electrohydraulic actuator that incorporates a patented fluid power design with unmatched...

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Linear Motion Solutions by Thomson Thomson lifting columns are ideal for medical applications such as wheelchair lifts, x-ray machines, and surgical tables as well as ergonomic automation applications such workstations and desk lifts. • Three-piece extrusion with 2000 N loading capacity • Telescoping lead screw mechanism to provide an ideal extension-to-retraction ratio • Three-piece extrusion with ball screw drive to allow for 3000 N loading capacity and high moment loading Stepper motor linear actuators combine a hybrid stepper motor and a precision lead screw together in one compact envelope....

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We offer the most complete line of industrial ball screws. Our products range from standard to high-precision assemblies, as well as custom solutions. • Handles maximum dynamic loads up to 1440 kN • Efficient, cost-effective solution in a small envelope • The most comprehensive offering of high-precision metric and inch ball screws in the industry • High repeatability, accuracy and stiffness Thomson offers the highest-quality, precision lead screw assemblies in the industry, providing an excellent economical solution for your linear motion requirements. • Carbon alloy acme screws assembled with...

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Linear Motion Solutions by Thomson Thomson ball splines, which enable rotary and linear motion on a single shaft, deliver high reliability and life expectancy under varying operating conditions. Ball splines are optimal for applications that require high speed, vibration, shock loading, precise positioning requirements and high torsional loads. • Anti-friction linear travel by ball recirculation • Resistance to radial displacement resulting from torque loads • Minimal lash resulting from wear and elimination of stick-slip • Minimized friction reduces heat, preventing seizure • Custom machined...

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Miniature Systems and Components Thomson produces the widest selection of miniature linear components that are engineered to work together. They all benefit from our long experience in motion control engineering and have all the advantages and features offered for standard-size products. • Smaller components enable designers to reduce the size and weight of their end product, resulting in products that are smaller, lighter and less expensive to manufacture • Widest variety of miniature motion products on the market • Products are designed to work together • Thomson offers easy and fast customization...

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Linear Motion Solutions by Thomson At Thomson, we provide world-class customer support by offering a wide variety of online application, selection and training tools. Together with our direct contact customer support center, we can help you find the product that best fits your application needs. • Linear Motioneering - application tools for quick and easy sizing and selection • Product Selectors - attribute-based selection tools help you search for product that best meets your application needs • CAD Models - free configurable 2D/3D models are available to download for most of our products •...

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