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Precision Linear Actuators
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Precision Linear Actuators

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Thomson is a prominent supplier of motion control products, specializing in precision linear actuators designed for demanding applications. These actuators serve as efficient alternatives to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, offering cleaner and more energy-efficient solutions.
Applications
Precision linear actuators are versatile, suitable for industries like process control, packaging, and machine tools. They integrate easily with modern controls, providing higher accuracy compared to traditional systems.
The Benefits of Electrification
Electric actuators offer advantages such as simpler installation, easier control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, reduced maintenance, quieter operation, and environmental friendliness.
Performance Overview
The T Series actuators feature maximum load capacities up to 60,000 N, speeds up to 2.5 m/s, repeatability of ±0.05 mm, and an operating temperature range of -20 to +70°C. They include the RediMount motor mounting system and single-point lubrication.
Customization and Support
Thomson provides customization options and global support through a network of plants and distributors, ensuring assistance throughout the product lifecycle.
Specifications
The document details specifications for the T Series and ECT Series actuators, including profile sizes, stroke lengths, load capacities, and protection class (IP65). Features include ball screw drives and various mounting options.
ECT Series
The ECT Series offers additional motor and gear options, suitable for applications requiring short design times and maximum performance, with asynchronous and brushless AC motors available.
General Specifications
Specifications for ECT90 and ECT130 models include profile sizes, motor types, protection class, and CE certification. Performance specifications cover stroke lengths, dynamic load capacities, and operating temperatures.
Options and Accessories
Both models offer motor brakes, mounting, and adapter options. Performance diagrams illustrate critical speed vs. stroke and speed vs. load.
Technical Definitions and Standards
The document includes definitions for terms like critical speed, duty cycle, and dynamic load rating, essential for understanding actuator performance.
Operational Guidelines
Guidelines cover mounting options, operating temperatures, and maintenance, emphasizing lubrication and alignment to avoid bending forces.
Compliance and Safety
Actuators comply with RoHS and have an IP65 protection class, ensuring environmental resistance.
Performance Metrics
Metrics include positioning accuracy, repeatability, and stroke length, with recommendations for avoiding mechanical end stops.
Load Management
Actuators can handle tension and compression loads, with references to dynamic load ratings for more details.
Three-Phase AC Motor
Three-phase AC motors are robust and cost-effective but lack precision at low speeds. A frequency inverter is recommended for speed control.
Application Data Form
A form is provided for users to specify requirements for actuators, including motor preferences and environmental conditions.
General Information
The document concludes with a disclaimer about specification changes and contact information for Thomson Industries.
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Precision Linear Actuators New! T Series with RediMount™ motor mounting adapter kit available as standard

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Thomson – Engineering Linear Motion for a Rapidly Evolving World 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. Thomson stands apart through: • One of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of linear motion and actuation solutions. • Engineered-to-fit solutions, from configurable standards...

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Introduction Thomson is one of the leading suppliers of motion control products in the world, offering a complete product portfolio. Actuators, servo motors, lead screws, servo drives and controls are just some of the products manufactured by Thomson. The precision linear actuator range is a result of more than 40 years of actuator development and represents the state of the art in linear actuator design. The precision linear actuators in this catalog represent the experience gained during decades of actuator development. The result is design concepts that will work in the most demanding applications...

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Introduction Precision linear actuators are used in handling, machining and manufacturing applications. Another suitable area is in the replacement of hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders where they bring many benefits compared to these traditional technologies. A broad range of options and accessories, and our vast experience in building customized units makes it easy to find the perfect actuator for almost any application. The hallmark for Thomson precision linear actuators is the ability to work hard, fast and accurately, day in and day out, under the toughest conditions. All precision linear...

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Applications Precision linear actuators can fit a wide variety of applications within many motion industries. In combination with high-performance drives and controls from Thomson, designing these actuators into linear motion equipment is made simple. Some common applications are described below. Valve Control • Process industry • Ventilation equipment • Vehicle applications • Packaging industry Pressing and Clamping • Machine tools • Electronic industry • Plastic industry • Metal industry • Woodworking industry Edge Guide Control • Paper mills • Print shop equipment • Textile industry Backstop...

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Precision linear actuators are often a better choice than hydraulic or pneumatic alternatives due to simpler installation, easier control, lower energy costs, higher accuracy, less maintenance and noise, and a cleaner, healthier environment.

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Load Maximum load, Fx Maximum load, Fy Maximum load, Fz Maximum load torque, Mx Maximum load torque, My Maximum load torque, Mz Profile size (width x height) Operating temperature limits Maximum duty cycle Screw diameter Screw type Protection class - standard / optional Features RediMount motor mounting system Single point lubrication Mounting options Magnetic position sensors Mounting feet kit Trunnion mounting kit Clevis mounting kit Tube end - inside thread / outside thread / spherical joint 1 Depending on the screw diameter used in the actuator.

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ball screw ball screw

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Maximum load, Fx Maximum load, Fy Maximum load, Fz Maximum load torque, Mx Maximum load torque, My Maximum load torque, Mz Profile size (width x height) Operating temperature limits Maximum duty cycle Screw diameter Screw type Protection class - standard / optional Features Brushless AC servo motor / Three phase AC motor Single point lubrication Mounting options Magnetic position sensors Mounting feet kit Trunnion mounting kit Clevis mounting kit Tube end - inside thread / outside thread / spherical joint 1 Depending on the screw diameter used in the actuator.

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T Series Introduction The proven design of the T Series precision linear actuators has found its way into thousands of applications throughout the world. Precisionrolled ball screws provide smooth motion, accurate positioning and quiet operation, while the slide guide bushings and the rugged exterior design allow it to be used in the toughest applications. The T Series combines durability, performance and ease of use with a large selection of factory engineered options and accessories. The RediMount™ motor mounting adapter kit is available as a standard feature, making it easy to find a suitable...

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• Thomson RediMount™ motor mounting adapter kit available as standard • Extruded, anodized aluminum cover tube • Anodized aluminum housing • Hard-chromed steel extension tube • Ball screw drive • Slide guides • Washdown-protected versions • Mounting accessories according to hydraulic cylinder standards available

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Standard Features and Benefits T60Ball Screw Drive, Slide Guide • Compact, robust and reliable • High-accuracy ball screw drive • Hard-chromed steel extension tube • Mounting accessories according to hydraulic cylinder standards available M idle = the input torque needed to move the rod with no load on it.

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T60Ball Screw Drive, Slide Guide Dimensions RediMount Flange Specifications * Max. weight including coupling and fastening screws

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T90Ball Screw Drive, Slide Guide • Compact, robust and reliable • High-accuracy ball screw drive • Hard-chromed steel extension tube • Mounting accessories according to hydraulic cylinder standards available. 1 Value for the complete unit

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T90Ball Screw Drive, Slide GuideT09-x25 screw 025 mm Dimensions fMax. weight including coupling and fastening screws

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Standard Features and Benefits T130Ball Screw Drive, Slide Guide • Compact, robust and reliable • High-accuracy ball screw drive • Hard-chromed steel extension tube • Mounting accessories according to hydraulic cylinder standards available. 1 Value for the complete unit

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