Linear Motion Solutions for Food Processing Equipment Advancing high-productivity applications with expertise and technology

Food Processing Solutions Thomson has decades of experience in supplying technologically superior components that allow application flexibility while pushing production efficiency. We also streamline the sourcing process for components that can be trusted for longevity, washability, corrosion-resistance and performance. Today we optimize motion for the food-processing industry through: Superior products. We have the broadest selection and readily provide standard, modified standard and full custom solutions. Thomson supplies and optimizes: • Rodded and rodless actuators • Linear bearings • Ball...

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 flexibility and improved speed to market. Rest easy knowing that the results will be predictably excellent. Here are some of the keys: WE DEVELOP standard platforms that make any design easily customizable. WE PRODUCE zero set-up products to get our clients to market faster and more costeffectively....

Food Processing Solutions Bread robot Two-axis packaging robots do considerable work in assembling and packing food items like baked goods, boxed cereal, boxed dairy products and mincemeat in trays. The system involves picking, placing, arranging and conveying individual items and the final packages. A wide range of Thomson components contribute to this vital food processing function, including ball screws, guides, full linear motion systems, and planetary gears and servo motors – all meeting strict washdown demands. Belt- Driven Linear Unit Precision Linear Actuator Accurately raises and lowers...

Skewer/Assembly Thomson’s components and solutions shine in high-throughput, multi-axis applications such as assembly lines with skewers. Skewer units employ gearheads and clutches, brakes and resolvers, and rodless actuators in optimal combinations. Skewer units can employ dual guides for raising and lowering, or these can be replaced with a single profile rail or two profile rails. These also employ clutches and gearboxes to complement the motor unit. These multi-axis food-processing applications are tailor-made for Thomson’s integrated solutions. Consult with us early in the design process...

Food Processing Solutions Food Vending Machine Actuators of multiple sizes, ball screws, gearheads and full linear motion systems combine to control the multiple stages in this application, where frozen dinner boxes are placed in a microwave and heated before being delivered to a hatch for the customer. Here, as with a food packaging robot, ball screws can replace actuators in many cases to provide more customizability at reasonable cost. Linear Actuator and Linear Motion System The dinner box is pushed out of the freezer by a linear actuator and positioned sideways via a linear motion system,...

Food Press Food press applications can employ numerous Thomson components and fully engineered solutions. The press mechanism can make use of a high-load, rodded actuator with a friction break and feedback element. The stop block can be raised and lowered with the help of a linear actuator, and the slicer can employ a planetary gearbox and round rail linear guides – all resistant to corrosion and caustic cleaning elements. Underneath, a wrap-spring clutch helps index the motor driving the conveyor belt. Precision Linear Actuator Precision linear actuators provide clean, compact, maintenance-free...

Food Processing Solutions Deboner These heavy-duty positioning machines promote safety by handling the hard work of positioning carcasses for deboning. In this application, round rail linear guides are employed in an elevator that brings product to an overhead monorail crane system. Horizontal motion is driven by a zero-setup linear motion assembly with a stainless steel Micron gearhead. These components must be extremely durable and withstand high-pressure, caustic washdowns to ensure food safety. Crane System The monorail crane system is modular, lightweight, and simple and fast to install....

Employ Superior Thomson Components Leading-edge food-processing technology is built on leading-edge motion components, starting with minute engineering details we’ve mastered over decades of intense work. From patented anti-backlash technology for lead nuts to proprietary processing for roll-forming, our components are built to over-deliver. OPTIONAL Stainless Steel Protection Wash-Down or/and Chemical Protection Customization PROFILE RAIL With sizes ranging from our ultra compact 5 mm MicroGuide™ to the robust 65 mm 500 Series roller, as well as compliancy ranging from our self-aligning T-Series...

Food Processing Solutions Leverage Our Ability To Modify or Customize Our application expertise is deep, and our product portfolio is very 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 quickly deliver white sheet solutions for virtually any need. From standard products to modified standard to custom products, we can deliver what you conceive. Stainless Steel Protection Wash-Down or/and Chemical Protection Customization LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS & LIFTING COLUMNS PRECISION...

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