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Materials in Motion Innovative Linear Motion Solutions for Stronger and Smarter Material Handling Equipment

Thomson Has the Products and Know-How to Help you Design Equipment That is Better, Faster and Smarter In a modern production environment, moving material quickly, accurately and efficiently is a big challenge. Using the optimal motion control products can enable you to help your customers save time and money, giving you a competitive edge. Superior Products Thomson designs and manufactures the broadest selection of linear motion components, including: • Electric and precision linear actuators • Linear Ball Bushing® Bearings • Round and square rail linear guides • Ball, lead and acme screws...

Integrate our Expertise into Your Design Process When experienced Thomson engineers contribute early in your design process, you optimize machine performance, life and cost. Leverage our capacity for analysis, modifications and white sheet solutions. Take advantage of smart standardization that gives you more freedom and improved speed to market. And then relax, knowing that the results will be predictably excellent. Here are some of the key reasons why: WE DEVELOP standard platforms that make any design easily customizable. WE PRODUCE zero-setup products to get our clients to market faster...

Autonomous Vehicles These vehicles perform a large percentage of material handling in modern factories. The applications shown here are just a few examples that showcase the products and solutions Thomson has to offer. Let us know your specific needs, and we can tell you more about our products and services, and the many advantages of using Thomson as your supplier. Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Utilized in various capacities across factory floors, AGVs and forklifts benefit from Thomson electric linear actuators' strength and smarts. Integrated onboard electronics allow for enhanced...

Transportation of Car Chassis Material handling solutions sometimes involve bringing together production cells that can’t be placed adjacent to each other. Moving goods, parts or components between these cells means covering distances with speed without getting in the way of other processes. Overhead transportation is one way to achieve this goal as goods will not interfere with walkways or truck routes, keeping valuable floor space free for other production equipment. Adjustable Picking Tool The use of Thomson linear actuators, precision linear actuators and round rail Ball Bushing®...

Packaging Most factories place high demands on material handling equipment. Harsh conditions found in places such as dairies, bakeries and breweries means equipment is often exposed to extreme temperatures as well as water, moisture, dirt and cleaning agents. Plus, equipment must be fast and accurate to keep up with high speed production lines, yet must also be easy to clean and maintain so it won’t contaminate the environment. Whatever your particular handling challenge may be, Thomson has the products and know-how to get the job done. Lifting Trolley Reducing manual handling is key to...

Vertical Lift Module/Automatic Storage Moving materials in and out of storage can often create major logistical challenges. In fact, simply finding the right item at the right time can be the biggest hurdle. An automatic storage system, such as a vertical lift module (VLM) shown here, can be a solution. This type of automated storage system features a computer-controlled mechanism that stores and keeps track of items. The challenge for such a system is to be able to handle items quickly while maximizing the storage area. Thomson has several standard products that are well-suited to this...

Aircraft Wing Handling Few industries place as much demand on a handling system as aircraft construction. The handling of large and heavy objects, the need for extreme accuracy and unyielding quality standards make for a difficult challenge. At Thomson, we have both the unique experience and the products to meet the precise needs of the most demanding material handling applications. Wing Transport Platform Thomson RoundWay® roller bearings have the strength and accuracy to be able to transport an entire wing along the line. Unlike most linear bearings, RoundWays are very forgiving. For...

Online Resources Thomson offers a wide variety of online application, selection and training tools to help you. An experienced team of application engineers is also available to help size and select a linear motion component to best fit your needs. To explore additional technical resources and options, contact Thomson customer support at www.thomsonlinear.com/contact. Linear Motion Components on the Web Find additional information and learn more about our products on this content-rich website. www.thomsonlinear.com Selector Tools These tools greatly simplify the tasks of searching and...

Employ Superior Thomson Technology Leading-edge material handling technology is built on leading-edge motion technology, starting with minute engineering details we’ve mastered over decades of intense work. From integrated, on-board controls for linear actuators to patented anti-backlash technology for lead nuts to proprietary processing for roll-forming, our components are built to deliver time and time again. ELECTRIC LINEAR ACTUATORS For more than 50 years and in various applications such as agricultural machines, material handling, medical devices, factory automation among others,...

Leverage Our Ability To Modify or Customize Our application expertise is deep, and our product portfolio is broad. The result: we can modify our standard products to any degree in a short timeframe. Similarly, we have the design and engineering expertise and technical knowledge to deliver white sheet solutions for virtually any need – quickly. From standard products to modified standard or custom products, we can deliver what you envision. STEPPER MOTOR LINEAR ACTUATORS Our SMLAs combine a hybrid stepper motor and a precision lead screw in one compact envelope. Patent-pending TaperLock...