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WM (POWERLINE) Linear Units

WM (POWERLINE) Linear Units

Thomson's WM (POWERLine) positioning slide utilizes a patented screw support technology. In addition, its patented plastic coverstrip system allows operation in dirty environments keeping the internal system components fully protected while reducing friction to a minimum.

Overview

WM (POWERLINE) Specifications:

Specifications/Shaft Size WM60D WM60S  WM60X WM80D WM80S WM120D
Profile Size
(w x h): mm (in)
60 x 60
(2.4 x 2.4)
60 x 60
(2.4 x 2.4)
60 x 60
(2.4 x 2.4)
80 x 80
(3.2 x 3.2)
80 x 80
(3.2 x 3.2)
120 x 120
(4.7 x 4.7)
Type of screw ball screw w/
double nut
ball screw w/
single nut
ball screw w/
double nut
 ball screw w/
double nut
ball screw w/
single nut
 ball screw w/
double nut
Max Stroke Length:
mm (in)
screw lead 5, 20 mm:
11000 (433)
screw lead 50 mm:
5000 (197)
5000 (197) 10340 (407) screw lead 5, 10, 20 mm:
11000 (433)
screw lead 50 mm:
5000 (197)
5000 (197) screw lead 5, 10, 20 mm:
11000 (433)
screw lead 50 mm:
5000 (197)
Max Linear Speed:
m/s (in/s)
2.5 (98.4) 2.5 (98.4) 0.25 (9.8) 2.5 (98.4) 2.5 (98.4) 2 (78.7)
Max Acceleration:
m/s2 (in/s2)
20 (787) 10 (394) 20 (787) 20 (787) 20 (787) 20 (787)
Repeatability: ± mm (in) 0.01 (0.0004) 0.02 (0.0008) 0.01 (0.0004) 0.01 (0.0004) 0.02 (0.0008) 0.01 (0.0004)
Max Input Speed:
RPM (rev/sec)
3000 (50) 3000 (50) 3000 (50) 3000 (50) 3000 (50) 3000 (50)
Operating Temp: °C (°F) 0 to 80
(32 to 176)
0 to 80
(32 to 176)
0 to 80
(32 to 176)
0 to 80
(32 to 176)
0 to 80
(32 to 176)
0 to 80
(32 to 176)
Max Dynamic Load
(Fx): N (lbf)
4000 (899) 2800 (630) 4000 (899) 5000 (1124) 3500 (787) screw lead 5, 10, 20 mm:
12000 (2698)
screw lead 40 mm:
8000 (1799)
Max Dynamic Load
(Fy): N (lbf)
2000 (450) 1400 (315) 2000 (450) 3000 (674) 2100 (472) 6000 (1349)
Max Dynamic Load
(Fz): N (lbf)
2000 (450) 1400 (315) 2000 (450) 3000 (674) 2100 (472) 6000 (1349)
Max Dynamic Torque
(Mx): Nm (lbf-in)
100 (885) 50 (443) 100 (885) 350 (3098) 150 (1328) 500 (4425)
Max Dynamic Torque
(My): Nm (lbf-in)
200 (1770) 100 (885) 200 (1770) 300 (2655) 180 (1593) 600 (5311)
Max Dynamic Torque
(Mz): Nm (lbf-in)
200 (1770) 100 (885) 200 (1770) 300 (2655) 180 (1593) 600 (5311)
Max Drive Shaft
Force (Frd): N (lbf)
500 (112.4) 500 (112.4) 500 (112.4) 700 (157.4) 700 (157.4) 1000 (224.8)
Max Drive Shaft Torque
(Mta): Nm (lbf-in)
35 (310) 35 (310) 35 (310) 55 (487) 55 (487) 80 (708)
Screw Diameter: mm (in) 20 (0.8) 20 (0.8) 20 (0.8) 25 (1.0) 25 (1.0) 32 (1.3)
Screw Lead: mm (in) 5, 20, 50
(0.2, 0.8, 2.0)
5, 20, 50
(0.2, 0.8, 2.0)
5 (0.2) 5, 10, 20, 50
(0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 2.0)
5, 10, 20, 50
(0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 2.0)
5, 10, 20, 40
(0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6)
Weight: kg (lb)
unit with zero stroke
every 100 mm of stroke
each carriage

6.16 (13.6)
0.65 (1.4)
1.99 (4.4)

3.80 (8.4)
0.65 (1.4)
1.00 (2.2)

10.33 (22.8)
0.65 (1.4)
1.99 (4.4)

11.57 (25.5)
1.08 (2.4)
4.26 (9.4)

7.0 (15.4)
1.1 (2.4)
1.6 (3.5)

25.91 (57.1)
1.93 (4.3)
9.25 (20.4)

WM (POWERLINE) Feature Highlights:

  • can be installed in all directions
  • patented guide system
  • self-adjusting plastic cover band
  • patented screw support system

WM (POWERLINE) Option Highlights:

  • Single ball nut
  • Double ball nuts
  • Left/right screw
  • Undriven version
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