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2010
v12
Lead
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>> Ball Bearings Keep Rolling
Along
Problem
Solver
>> With regard to linear bearings and
guides, what is the definition of "high
speed"?
Applications - Tools -
Products
>> Optimized Linear Motion for
Cost-Sensitive Automation
Applications
>> New
Guide to Linear Actuators for Off Highway
Vehicles
News -
Events
>> New
Product Webinar - 400 Series Profile
Rail
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Precision
Balls Keep Rolling
Along
Making sense of the
process
 Advances in
ball design open up space in new critical
high-tech applications.
Some of those advances include much
higher precision balls, which also translates
into smoother and quieter bearing action as well
as increased ball life.
Another is the use of new materials
such as ceramic. Now about a decade on
from their initial introduction to the market,
the cost has gone down significantly and
designers are using them in applications where
formerly only steel balls were
used.
Learn more in Ball
Bearings Keep Rolling Along written by Jim
Peta of Thomson, as published in the November
2010 issue of Design World magazine.
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PROBLEM SOLVER
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The questions featured in this section
have come from readers and customers.
Please feel free to contact us with your own
questions.
Problem: With
regard to linear bearings and guides, what is
the definition of "high speed"? Chris
N., MN
Solution:
High
speed applications are speeds from about half
way to the maximum speed limit of the linear
bearing. This is 3 m/s for most Thomson
Ball Bushing bearing products, 5 m/s for most
ball profile rail products, and 3 m/s for most
roller profile rail products.
Do you
have a question for the problem solver?
Email
us . Or for more
information about the above problem call our
support team at:
1-540-633-3549.
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APPLICATIONS
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PRODUCTS
Optimized
Linear Motion for Cost-Sensitive Automation
Applications
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Searching
for a reliable and cost-effective linear motion
solution to satisfy straightforward application
requirements?
New 400
Series Profile Rail Linear Guides from
Thomson deliver smooth, accurate, reliable, and
quiet linear motion that is perfect for
uncomplicated factory and laboratory automation,
packaging, food and beverage, life science and
certain medical applications.
And with the 400
Series, one rail type can be installed where
both standard and ball carriage options are
used. This simplifies the bill of
materials for a given machine and reduces
component inventory requirements by enabling
machine builders to standardize on a linear
motion solution across multiple machine
designs. They are also completely
interchangeable with other profile rail systems
making them well-suited as a drop-in
replacement.
For machine tool,
forming, and many other applications with more
demanding linear motion requirements, Thomson's
time-tested and field-proven 500
Series Profile Rail Linear Guides are an
ideal solution.
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| New Guide to Linear Actuators for Off
Highway
Vehicles
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Design
engineers responsible for building next
generation construction vehicles can reduce
design, inventory, installation and operating
costs, while increasing operator safety and
productivity. How? By replacing
hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and automating
other vehicle functions with robust electric
linear actuators.
Thomson has available
a new Guide
to Linear Actuators for Off Highway Vehicles
that provides a framework for better
understanding the tangible
benefits that can be achieved by converting
to electric linear actuators such as
automatically controlling engine speed, remotely
operating safety locks, remotely lifting the
hood or maintenance access panels, and remotely
controlling spool valves.
Electric
linear actuators are easier to install,
integrate with modern computer based control
systems and are smaller, lighter and cleaner
than hydraulic systems - all attributes that
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Upcoming Webinar
- Profile Rail for Automation
Applications - LAST CHANCE TO
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Learn about new options in profile
rail for automation applications. Be among
the first to be introduced to the new Thomson
400 Series Profile Rail. Get an
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particularly the 400 series rail for automation
applications can help lower cost and reduce
design
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Reserve your spot
today for this live webinar being
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15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. CST
again at 3:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m.
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60 years of innovation,
quality and leadership in mechanical motion
control
Thomson invented
anti-friction linear technology over 60 years
ago and has continued to lead the industry ever
since. The Thomson brand is recognized and
trusted as the global leader in linear motion
technology.
Since 2002 when
Thomson was acquired by Danaher Motion, the
product range has grown significantly. Our
family of linear and mechanical motion products
also includes BSA, Neff, Tollo, Deltran &
Micron - all now part of Danaher Motion and the
Thomson brand name.
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