RoundRail Shafting

Thomson RoundRail shafting is manufactured to the highest quality standards in an ISO 9001:2015 registered facility to provide industry leading surface finish, roundness, straightness and cylindricity. Thomson offers the widest selection of linear shafting in the industry to ensure optimal performance, minimal maintenance and long life.

Overview

60 Case Standard Shafting

60 Case Quick Shafting

Aluminum Shafting

Special Machined Shafting

Shaft Support Blocks

Shaft Support Rails

Shaft Rail Assemblies

Waymount Supports

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VIDEO: Prevent Downtime - Bearing Maintenance

Jayme Stockton, Thomson Product Specialist, describes the advantages of replacing linear bearings early during scheduled system maintenance and the cost savings associated versus unplanned, costly shut downs. Learn what to look and listen for when bearings begin to deteriorate over long term use - catch your failures early, keep throughput at a maximum.

A - Preventative_Linear_Bearing_Maintenance_vden.mp4

Literature

Brochures

T-Case Shafting	717 KB	Email
Ultra Light Aluminum LinearRace Shafting	976 KB	Email

Catalogs

RoundRail Linear Guides and Components	15511 KB	Email
RoundRail Linear Guides and Components	15771 KB	Email
RoundRail Linear Guides and Components	10732 KB	Email
Metric Linear Bearings and 60 Case Shafting	18233 KB	Email

Technical Articles

Exploring Design Tradeoffs in Profile Linear Guide Selection		2016-01-12
Exploring Design Tradeoffs in Profile Linear Guide Selection		2015-11-18
Picking the Right Linear Rails for Your Application		2015-01-25
Low friction, self-aligning miniature linear ball bushing bearings improve accuracy of thermal imaging camera		2014-12-05
Round vs. Square Linear Rail – which is the best for your Application?		2013-05-16
Linear Bearing Maintenance - 5 key tips to avoid unplanned downtime		2012-05-01
Better, More Cost Effective Tube Bending - Thomson roller bearings deliver…		2010-12-01
Selecting and Applying Rolling Element Linear Bearings and Guides		2010-04-01
A Precise Solution to Motion Control Challenges - conveyors, packing, and other...		2009-08-01
Linear bearings give new meaning to riding the rails - How to choose a linear rail…		2009-01-01
Round or Square? New manufacturing techniques and economies of scale have...		2007-10-01

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CAD Models

LinearRace Shafting 2D/3D Interactive Models

60 Case Shafting
60 Case LinearRace Shafting (Inch)	—	—
60 Case LinearRace Quick Shafting - QS (Metric)	—	—
60 Case LinearRace Quick Shafting - QS (Inch)	—	—
60 Case Shafting Support Blocks
Shafting End Support Blocks - ASB (Inch, Low Profile, Aluminum)	—	—
Shafting End Support Blocks - ASBM (Metric, Low Profile, Aluminum	—	—
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