Profile Rail Linear Guides: High-Precision Rails and Carriages
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Profile Rail Linear Guides High-Precision Rails and Carriages Produced for Easy Retrofitting into Existing Linear Applications or Designing into New Ones

Thomson – the Choice for Optimized Motion Solutions 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 cost. The Best Positioned Supplier of Mechanical Motion Technology Thomson has several advantages that makes us the supplier of choice for motion control technology. • Thomson own the broadest standard product offering of mechanical motion technologies in the industry. • Modified versions of standard product or white sheet design solutions...

Profile Rail Linear Guides 500 Series Ball Profile Rail Table of Contents Overview of Thomson Profile Rail Linear Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 500 Series Ball Profile Rail Linear Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 500 Series Roller Profile Rail Thomson Next Generation Profile Rail. Superior Design. Superior Quality. Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Part numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Overview of Thomson Profile Rail Linear Guides Since the invention of the linear anti-friction Ball Bushing bearing by Thomson over 50 years ago, the Thomson precision linear products have meant high quality, innovative products. Today, Thomson continues producing and developing these high quality, innovative products. The Thomson Profile Rail assortment consists of the Next Generation Profile Rail “500 Series” Ball and Roller Linear Guides, compact miniature “MicroGuide™,“ lightweight “T-Series,” and AccuMini. The Thomson Profile Rail – Linear Guide Assortment is a complete assortment of...

Profile Rail Linear Guides 400 Series Ball Profile Rail Linear Guide Features & Benefits • Polymer ball-return tube reduces noise and vibration while retaining lubrication • Standard double lip end and longitudinal seals retain lubrication while protecting the bearing from contamination • Lubrication channels that direct lubricant to individual ball tracks, maximizing lubricating effectiveness • Double-faced ball tracks utilize a 45° face-to-face bearing arrangement, resulting in equal load-carrying capacity in all directions • 413 ball cage option provides increased travel smoothness,...

MicroGuide Features & Benefits • Industry standard drop-in replacement • 440 stainless steel construction (corrosion resistance, little or no lubrication) • High precision accuracy (up to ±0.010mm) • Extremely smooth, quiet operation • Low Profile • High Moment Load Capacity for single rail / carriage applications • Whisper quiet movement • Gothic arch ball groove geometry provides enables single rail application • One-piece length up to 1 meter (in sizes 7mm - 15mm) • Contact Thomson for custom lengths and configurations Typical Applications • Front end semiconductor processing equipment •...

500 Series Ball Profile Rail Linear Guide Multiple rail accuracies High load capacities in all directions Multiple rail mounting hole plug options, or rails that mount up from underneath are available Both sides of rail are reference edges Six-runner block attachment bolts per carriage for superior system rigidity Industry standard dimensions Universal mounting holes–runner blocks can be attached from top or bottom Patented insert molded recirculation path with grease pockets resulting in quiet, low noise operation Multiple lubrication inlet points, easy field modification Multiple carriage...

Profile Rail Linear Guides Features The Thomson 500 Series Ball Linear Guide provides long life, exceptional rigidity, high dynamic and static load capa cities, accommodation for high moment loads, high running accuracy, multiple sealing options and multiple lubrication inlet options. This allows for on-site field modifications, and interchangeability with competitor offering. These properties result in improved machine accuracies and rigidity resulting in reduced vibration extending machine and tool life. This has a direct effect on operational efficiency resulting in cost savings for the...

500 Series Ball Profile Rail Linear Guide Running Smoothness / Low Noise The running smoothness and low noise are the result of a patented, custom insert molded recirculation path that has an optimized geometric shape and minimal transitions, to ensure smooth and quiet operation in both low and highspeed operation. In addition, the balls make contact at only two points between rail and carriage. As a result, friction is reduced to a minimum, resulting in quiet, smooth operation. Back-to-Back The 500 Series Linear Guide utilizes a back-to-back bearing arrangement, resulting in added...

Profile Rail Linear Guides 500 Series Ball Profile Rail Linear Guide Modular Accessory Options The standard carriage is supplied with low friction double lip seals and longitudinal seals that completely encase the bearing carriage to protect the balls and track surfaces and minimize lubrication loss Optional metal scrapers or wipers, lube blocks and oil reservoir components can be easily added on-site in the field or can be supplied assembled from the factory. The trapezoidal rail profile allows for easy servicing and replacing or adding of the end cap, additional wiper and oil reservoir...

500 Series Profile Rail Enhanced Carriage 66% Smoother Running Design, with 50% Lower Drag Force and Stainless Steel Options Features and Benefits Now available in all sizes: the Thomson 500 Series Profile Rail enhanced carriage design can improve the smoothness and precision of your linear motion application . Optional 440B stainless carriages and rails provide corrosion resistance well-suited for medical, food, electronic assembly and semiconductor applications . • Smoother running design optimizes the surface interfaces between steel and plastic transition areas along the ball bearing...