The annual MD&M ATX West show in Anaheim, Calif. is a great place to see how far the industry has advanced precision and miniature technologies over the previous year. Micro-springs, 2-mm linear guides, and slotless motors thinner than chopsticks were just some of the miniature components on display. Our esteemed colleague Rachael Pasini has posted […]
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Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool
Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to include encoders in the design process. The new option streamlines the design and purchasing process for engineers and machine builders, making it even easier for them to weigh their options for incorporating position […]
Thomson’s actuators give motion system designers more options
Thomson, a provider of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a high-capacity, high-performance electric linear actuator that gives motion system designers more cost-effective options to replace hydraulic cylinders. Among the many new features of the Thomson Electrak XD linear actuator are load handling up to 25,000 N (5000 lb), depending on configuration, for a combined […]
Thomson video on how to install SB Series power-off brakes
Thomson Industries has released an educational video for design engineers illustrating how to properly install its SB Series power-off brake. Thomson’s SB Series is designed as a servo brake with low backlash splines for high-performance applications such as robotics, medical equipment and packaging. SB power-off brakes are typically mounted on the back end of a […]
Thomson Smart Ball Bushing Bearings Deliver Superior Load Capacity
Thomson Super Smart Ball Bushing Linear bearings, already available in US Inch and European Metric models, are now available in Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) sizes. This advanced bearing technology provides up to six times the load capacity or 216 times the travel life of conventional linear bearings. As a result, OEMs who specify Super Smart […]
Thomson releases the Redimount gearhead mounting system for manufacturers
Thomson (www.thomsonlinear.com) has introduced a modular system specially designed to enable an efficient connection between the company’s true planetary gearheads to other manufacturers’ drive motor in a seamlessly quick, straightforward manner. The Redimount system permits machine and component manufacturers to select the most compatible combination motors and gearheads fit for each application. Ensuring absolute concentricity […]
Food-Grade FluoroNyliner Bushing Bearings withstand harsh washdown environments
Thomson (www.thomsonlinear.com) has announced the release of Food Grade FluoroNyliner Bushing Bearings, which are designed with a non-magnetic 303 Stainless Steel corrosion resistant sleeve and a USDA and FDA compliant self lubricating liner. These features enable them to excel in challenging in pharmaceutical, medical and food processing applications. The bearings are available in Closed and […]
Thomson launches fully watertight and corrosion-resistant planetary gearheads
Thomson (www.thomsonlinear.com), a leading supplier of innovative guidance systems and linear drives, has announced the release of AquaTRUE planetary gearheads, which feature remarkable corrosion resistance and water tightness attributed to its hermetically sealed design. Designed to meet the most stringent requirements in water tightness, the gearheads are ideal in beverage and food processing industries, where […]
Thomson releases guide to motion solutions for clean energy applications
Thomson Industries, Inc., Linear Bearings Div (www.thomsonlinear.com) releases the 2010 Guide to Motion Solutions for Clean Energy Applications that reviews several of the most significant considerations to maximize the accuracy, efficiency and reliability of wind energy machines and solar panels, with information on the benefits that screw jacks, linear actuators and precision linear actuators can […]
Motion System Drives Realistic Racing Experience
After many years of evaluating and working with motion systems for various clients, UK-based Ball Racing Developments Ltd (BRD) concluded that nothing on the market could accurately simulate a racing car’s motion. So, the management and the engineers developed a new type of system dedicated to the motions experienced in a racing car, particularly the […]
