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Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications

Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications

Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications

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Introduction

Thomson provides motion solutions for packaging applications, focusing on achieving an optimal balance of performance, life, and cost. They offer a wide range of mechanical motion technologies and provide unbiased advice to help configure the best solution for each application.

Key Offerings

  • Pick-and-Place / Palletizing: Thomson offers linear components and pre-assembled systems for multi-axis motion solutions, enhancing accuracy, speed, and flexibility.
  • Label Printing / Scanning: Utilizes three-axis gantry robots with linear systems for efficient printing and scanning on moving conveyor belts.
  • Stretch Wrapping: Provides simple, high-quality machines using standard components for long life and minimal maintenance.
  • Carton Packing: Offers customized mechanical components for specific needs, ensuring optimal form, fit, and function.
  • PET Bottle Manufacturing: Features synchronized carriages and rodless electric actuators for efficient pick-and-place operations.
  • Filling: Uses rodless electric actuators for better control and efficiency compared to hydraulic cylinders.

Product Range

  • Linear Actuators & Motorized Lead Screws: Designed for rugged applications with various customization options.
  • RoundRail Linear Guides & Components: Offers unique design advantages and extensive stock for performance differences.
  • Lead, Ball & Glide Screws: Provides solutions with zero-backlash nut technology for high repeatability and low drag torque.
  • Profile Rail: Offers a range of sizes and compliancy for different applications.

Industry Expertise

Thomson has extensive experience in the packaging industry, offering products with protective options for harsh environments. Their precision linear actuators and motion systems are designed for high performance and easy integration.

Conclusion

Thomson is a leader in linear motion technology, providing a broad range of products and solutions for optimized life, performance, and cost in packaging applications.

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Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications Linear and rotary components for optimal packaging machine performance

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Helping You Build a Better Packaging Machine Often the ideal design solution is not about finding the fastest, sturdiest, most accurate or even the least expensive option. Rather, the ideal solution is the optimal balance of performance, life and installed cost. Thomson is best positioned to help packaging industry machine builders quickly configure a balanced motion solution for each application. The right technology for each job. Frequently the same machine function can be achieved in different ways. Thomson owns the broadest offering of mechanical motion technologies in the industry. We offer...

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Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications Pick-and-Place / Palletizing Illustrated here are just a few of the many ways that Thomson adds value to packaging machines. For example, this four-axis pick-and-place robot could be used for palletizing and loading. Thomson linear components and pre-assembled linear systems can be configured into small and large multi-axis motion solutions. Ball Screw / Linear Guides / Gearhead & Brake On the vertical axis, a Thomson rolled ball screw driven linear system with Thomson RoundRail linear guides is matched with our Micron gearbox and Deltran power-off...

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Stretch Wrapping Simple, high-quality machines can be built from standard components providing long life, virtually maintenance-free. Thomson owns multiple linear motion technologies capable of accomplishing the same task and unbiased support to help dial in the optimal balance of performance, life and total cost. Motion Systems Unmatched quality, low maintenance and scalable cost are illustrated in singleaxis motion systems like this stretchwrapping application. Speed up the design process and fine-tune your machine with help from Thomson. Carton Packing If you are building your own production...

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Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications PET Bottle Manufacturing Choose Thomson as a partner and work side-by side with the inventor and longtime owner of multiple mechanical motion technologies. Leverage decades of application experience on six continents to help build your next machine. Two carriages are mechanically synchronized to optimize pick-and-place workflow while the rodless electric actuator performs the molding. Give Thomson a call to discuss the full range of options to optimize performance and control costs. Rodless Actuator Here we illustrate how a Thomson rodless electric...

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Thomson Understands the Packaging Industry We are deeply experienced with the critical motion-control challenges of the packaging industry, and we have developed quality products and solutions to address them. For example, our Micron gearheads can be ordered in 100 percent stainless steel and with food-grade lubrication. Many Thomson products feature special coatings and other protective options for use in wash-down, particulate and corrosive environments. Stainless Steel Protection I Washdown or/and Chemical Protection PROFILE RAIL With sizes ranging from our ultra compact 5 mm MicroGuide™ to...

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Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications The Broadest Line of Rotary and Linear Motion Components for Optimized Life, Performance and Cost Thomson is linear motion optimized. We own the broadest standard product offering of mechanical motion technologies in the industry. We routinely and confidently provide modified versions of standard products. And white-sheet design solutions are available across our entire product portfolio. Thomson invented anti-friction linear technology over 70 years ago and has led the industry ever since. The Thomson brand is recognized and trusted as the global leader...

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Contact us or any of our 2000+ global distribution partners by scanning the code below or visiting www.thomsonlinear.com/contact www.regalrexnord.com www.thomsonlinear.com Motion_Solutions_for_Packaging_Applications_CPUK-0002-02 | 20260330KB | MCB-12424-TL-EN-A4 03/26 Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of this product for a specific application. All trademarks property of their respective owners. ©2026 Thomson Industries, Inc. | 2400 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 USA

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