- Wheel chair lifts
- Lifting aids
- Handicap adaption
Thomson Linear Motion Optmized
Lifting Columns
Thomson Lifting Columns are designed with the same care and expertise as Thomson's industry-leading series of linear actuators. During the development process, our focus was on space saving, modern design, high performance, and safe operation. Along with our maintenance free life, easy installation, and light weight envelope, these lifting columns are a first choice for domestic, medical, and work place applications.
Types of Medical and Ergonomic Automation Applications
Accessibility Equipment
Adjustable Chairs
- Dental chairs
- Barber chairs
- Make-up chairs
Hospital Equipment
- X-ray machines
- Operating tables
- Beds & patient lifts
Furniture
- Adjustable desks
- Workbenches
- Table lifts & beds
Thomson LC Series Lifting Columns
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Model Comparison |
LC1600 | LC2000 | LC3000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Two-piece extrusion with 1600 N loading capacity ideal for cost-sensitive applications where extension-to-retraction ratio is not as critical. | Three-piece extrusion with 2000 N loading capacity and a telescoping leadscrew mechanism to provide an ideal extensionto- retraction ratio. | Three-piece extrusion with ballscrew drive mechanism to allow for 3000 N loading capacity and high moment loading. |
| Screw type | Trapezoidal | Telescopic lead screw | Ball screw |
| Weight | Best | Good | Good |
| Quiet operation | Best | Good | Good |
| Extension/retraction ratio | Good | Best | Better |
| Minimum retracted length | Good | Best | Better |
| Load capacity | Good | Better | Best |
| Load torque capacity | Good | Good | Best |
| Duty cycle | Good | Best | Good |
| Speed | Better | Best | Good |
| Mid Stroke Protection | Yes | No* | No* |
* Mid-stroke overload protection available with use of DCG Control.
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VIDEO: Synchronizing Multiple Lifting Columns >
Thomson introduces the benefits of synchronizing multiple lifting columns using a single control device. This video shows how to zero-out the encoder feedback devices on all columns - even with offset loading. Can be used in applications such as large ergonomic workstations or medical table beds.
VIDEO: Lifting Columns: Medical-Ergonomic Apps
Kyle Thomson, Lifting Columns Product Line Manager, discusses various medical and ergonomic applications for Thomson lifting columns and provides details on the many functionalities and benefits of column technology. Also include is an interview with a leading manufacturing engineer from Videojet who shares how they integrated lifting columns into their manufacturing processes to increase employee safety.
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LC Series Lifting Columns 2D/3D Interactive Models
