Thomson Newsroom Highlights
2013-05-22Thomson raises the bar with long stroke and high side load lifting columns
KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN - Thomson has extended its TC16 range of lifting columns with increased stroke length configurations and a greater off-centre load handling capability. By extending the available stroke length from 400mm to 600mm and maintaining the TC16’s low retracted height design, Thomson has made it possible for machine designers to obtain their required stroke length from a smaller lift column package to design more compact machines.
2013-05-07IN THE NEWS: Engineer's Toolbox - Why lead screws are the best fit for many linear motion applications -- and how to apply
Ball screws are often viewed as the first choice for linear motion applications because the use of recirculating ball bearings provides a high level of efficiency, load capacity, and positioning accuracy. However, with careful attention to selection and application, lead screws can deliver efficiency that comes...
2013-04-24WEBINAR RECORDING: Linear Units 103 - Applications and Selection via Decision Tree
Overwhelmed by all the variables that influence the selection of a linear motion system? Product Specialist Niklas Sjostrom gets technical about linear units and breaks down the selection process into an easy-to-follow process that will simplify the selection of linear units. Get a step-by-step walk through of a unique decision...
2013-04-09IN THE NEWS: Thomson Lead Screws Drive Team 4 Element Robot Climber in FIRST Robotics Competition’s 2013
Team 4 Element, a team of high school students from Van Nuys, California, have designed, manufactured and assembled a robot climber to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) 2013 Ultimate Ascent game. The robot utilizes Thomson MTS Flange Mount Supernuts with stainless steel...
2013-04-08PRESS RELEASE: Thomson upgrades linear bearing capabilities in Europe
WOLFSCHLUGEN, GERMANY - Linear motion specialist Thomson has upgraded its Cut Centre in Wolfschlugen, Germany to provide dedicated local rail customisation and improved service for its linear bearing and guide product lines in Europe. The investment is in response to increasing...
2013-04-01eNEWS BULLETIN: Thomson Delivers Elegant Solution to Difficult Design Challenge
Team 4 Element, a team of high school students from Van Nuys, CA, have designed, manufactured and assembled a robot climber to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition’s 2013 Ultimate Ascent™ game. The robot utilizes Thomson MTS Flange Mount Supernuts® with stainless steel...
2013-03-12PRESS RELEASE: Thomson WhisperTrak™ Linear Actuators Named 2012 Design News “Golden Mousetrap” Finalist
WOOD DALE, IL – WhisperTrak™ Electric Linear Actuators from Thomson Industries, Inc. have been named a 2012 Design News Golden Mousetrap Finalist in the Automation and Control: Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices category. Through quiet (<45 dBa), maintenance-free operation in a compact...
2013-03-01TECHNICAL ARTICLE: Equivalent Operating Load - Calculating Ball Screw Life
The formula for determining the equivalent operating load (F eq ) is important . Many engineers will just use the nominal operating load (F) when calculating the life of a ball screw but in extreme cases this may neglect some significant loads and forces such as those due to impact, shock, extreme acceleration...
2013-03-01eNEWS BULLETIN: Specifying a Ball Screw? You May Need to Know the Equivalent Operating Load
Many engineers use the nominal operating load when calculating the life of a ball screw. In relatively straightforward applications that works - but in extraordinary applications it is important to determine the equivalent operating load. Among other considerations, the equivalent operating load factors in significant loads...
