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Thomson’s actuators give motion system designers more options

February 6, 2023 By Heather Hall Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Actuators Tagged With: thomson, thomson linear, ThomsonIndustries, thomsonlinear

Motion trend: Automation expands in off-highway industry

May 7, 2015 By Patrick Curran Leave a Comment

by Michael Jermann, Contributing Editor— Efficiency is key when trying to keep operating costs to a minimum, especially in the off-highway industry. When dealing with mobile machinery that could be remotely located or operating in harsh environments, finding, diagnosing and managing equipment wastes time and money. To cut costs and increase efficiency, there is growing […]

Filed Under: Editor Blogs, Industry News Tagged With: thomsonlinear

Thomson Smart Ball Bushing Bearings Deliver Superior Load Capacity

August 12, 2013 By Stacy Combest Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Bearings Tagged With: thomson, thomsonlinear

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