Actuators

At Thomson, we offer a wide variety of actuators and actuator systems with stroke lengths and load forces to accommodate a broad range of application needs.  In combination with our selection of AC and DC controls and various motor transmission combinations, our actuators are designed for the best and most reliable quality performance for high and low power, industrial and precision applications. Various actuator and control options and accessories are available to complete system requirements and to ensure application compatibilities.


Thomson's product selection tools, Help Me Choose, can help you select the model that best fits your application needs.  Click the link when ever you see it or the banner on the right menu to configure the system that is right for you.

Linear Actuators

Linear Actuators from Thomson offer best fits for a variety of general purpose and industrial applications. Designed in compact housings to fit in the most confined areas, these actuators are rugged, durable, and ideal anywhere you want to lift, lower, push, pull, rotate or position a load. They come in a wide range of standard and customizable stroke lengths and are available in both DC and AC models - optionally packaged with a wide selection of controls and accessories. Some of the more common applications include: 

•  Off-highway mobiles (agricultural, construction, mining, forestry, road work and railway equipment)
•  Turf and garden (lawn mowers, golf carts, tractors, cleaning machines, sky lifts, other utility vehicles)
•  Industrial equipment (conveyors, adjustable work tables/platforms, hatch-doors-locks opening/closing)
•  Health, fitness, medical equipment (handicap vehicles, wheel chairs, lifting units/beds, gym and therapy equipment) 
•  Office and home equipment (automatic/garage doors, lifts, gates, satellite dishes)
•  Marine boats, ships, and oil rigs (seats, hatches, fire doors, rescue equipment, values, throttles)
•  Ventilation value controls, process equipment, and many, many more..........Learn more about Linear Actuators >

ECT Series

New! from Thomson, the ECT Series is our highest performing line of Precision Linear Actuator systems. Combining our traditional Movotrak T Series (T90/T130) actuators with a variety of motor types and drive controls, this family meets the most demanding of applications where powerful performance and long life cycles are required. Maximum standard strokes extend to 2000 mm (79 in) customizable to any length with thrust capacities as high as 38000 N (8543 lbf) and no load speeds up to 2000 mm/s (79 in/s). A large range of options and accessories offer our customers the most complete system of its kind.Learn more about ECT Series >

Worm Gear Screw Jacks

Thomson sets new standards of precision and engineering with its MULI® and JUMBO® screw jack products.  To fit just about any application need, these products come in both ball or trapezoidal screw versions.  Designed with the aid of state-of-the art CAD and CAE systems and manufactured on efficient CNC machines, these jacks meet all of today's requirements for reliability, safety, cost-efficiency and durability.Learn more about Worm Gear Screw Jacks >