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Anti-Rotation and Its Usefulness in an Industrial Linear Actuator
Without an anti-rotation feature the end of the rod on the actuator could spin. What effect does this have in applications. |
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Defining Back Driving
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Defining Duty Cycle
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Defining Low Level Switching
Electric Linear Actuators are often subjected to very nasty environments. Whether it is dust, dirt, sand, or water, you need to have confidence that it will hold up to the intended environment. For our Selection of actuators: https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-actuators-products |
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Defining Static and Dynamic Loading
For our Selection of actuators: https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-actuators-products |
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Electrak HD Linear Actuators Keep Spika Work Platforms in Sync
The synchronization option, available with Thomson Electrak HD linear actuators, enables Spika Design and Manufacturing to offer their customers work platforms with improved performance, functionality and safety. |
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Electrak® HD Linear Actuators Boost the Design IQ for Tribine Harvester
Thomson Electrak® HD linear actuators have benefited Tribine Harvester's groundbreaking design. Implemented in the concaves around the rotor and grain bin extensions, these components were selected because of their communication across a CAN bus network, dynamic braking and many other smart features. |
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Electrak® HD Linear Actuators Boost the Design IQ for Tribine Harvester (Shortened Version)
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Electric Actuation for Grain Handling Equipment
Grain bins, auger carts and seed tenders have many hydraulic and manual operations that can benefit from simple, clean and maintenance free electric actuators. See the difference between hydraulics and electric actuators for the folding of the auger, pivoting of the spout, and opening of hatches. |
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Electric Linear Actuator Maintenance Requirements
For our Selection of actuators: https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-actuators-products |
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Field Service of a Motorized Lead Screw with Taper-Lock
Learn how to correctly service the Thomson Motorized Lead Screw in the field. The precision-engineered units combine a hybrid stepper motor and lead screw in one, compact envelope to provide clear advantages with a solution that is smaller, stronger, and more efficient than alternate technologies. |
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From Hydraulic to Electric: Industrial Linear Actuators
Al Wroblaski, Thomson Linear Actuator Product Line Manager, demonstrates the advantages of Industrial Linear Actuators over hydraulic systems. He discusses issues such as contamination, temperature, safety, economy, maintenance, integration and system size. Also included is a demonstration of application data acquisition techniques and their use in optimizing customer applications. |
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How to Control a Thomson Linear Actuator with J1939 CAN Bus Functionality
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How to Increase Rigidity in a Linear Actuator
Electric Linear Actuators are designed to handle loads axially. One of the common failures of Linear Actuators is side-loading - a force perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The longer the stroke, the more susceptible the actuator is to binding or a bent screw... |
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How to Install Electrak HD’s Integrated Connector
Learn more by viewing/downloading Electrak HD brochures and manuals: https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-actuators/electrak-hd-literature |
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How to Mount an Industrial Linear Actuator
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How to Protect a Thomson Linear Actuator Throughout its Stroke Length
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How to Size a Power Supply for Industrial Linear Actuators
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How to Use Thomson’s Manual Override (Hand Wind)
This video specifically shows the HD actuator. But the Manual Override is available on many other actuators. |
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How to Vary the Speed of a Thomson Industrial Linear Actuator
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Introduction PC Series Electric Actuators
Explore new technology optimized for pneumatic to electric conversions to reduce energy costs and simplify your machine design. The detailed technical overview in this video illustrates how the new PC-Series can deliver improved power density, travel life and side load capabilities not found elsewhere. |
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Synchronization: Adding Even More Control and Power to Thomson Smart Linear Actuators
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Synchronizing Multiple Whispertrak Actuators
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TechTip: How to Customize a Base Model Electric Linear Actuator
Often the ideal design solution is not about finding the fastest, sturdiest, most accurate or even the least expensive option. Rather, the ideal solution is the optimal balance of performance, life and cost... |
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The Relationship Between Load, Speed and Current Draw
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Thomson Electrak HD Linear Actuators - Strong. Smart. Sturdy.
The Thomson Electrak HD in designing, manufacturing, and supporting industrial linear actuators. Through the ever-changing environments, the customer wants higher loads, longer strokes, and adjustable controls. |
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Thomson Smart Actuation: Designing Smart Machines with Smart Tools
What is smart actuation and how can your applications benefit from it? Hakan Persson, the Global Product Line Director for Actuators at Thomson, walks you through the makings of a smart electromechanical actuator, its integrated electronics, where it is best applied and three Thomson actuator families offering these solutions. |
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Understanding IP Ratings for Linear Actuators
Electric Linear Actuators are often subjected to very nasty environments. Whether it is dust, dirt, sand, or water, you need to have confidence that it will hold up to the intended environment... |
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Ball Screws: Design and Installation
Jeff Johnson, Thomson Screw Product Engineer, overviews the anatomy of ball screws and their installation. He covers the function of ball screws in application design as well as the components of a ball screw assembly and of a ball nut. Also included is a demonstration of the installation of a ball nut onto a screw and the ball bearing insertion process in the event that some bearings fall out during installation. |
How Install XC Lead Nut
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How to Load Ball Bearings into a Inch Series Ball Nut
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How to Load Ball Bearings into a Metric Series Ball Nut
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How to Transfer a Ball Nut to a Ball Screw
How to install a ball nut onto a screw from an arbor. |
Identifying Your Ball Screw Assembly
Here at Thomson, we have customers who are frequently looking to replace worn ball screw assemblies but they don’t know what kind of assembly they have. I will show you how to identify your existing ball screw assembly… |
Lead Screw vs. Ball Screw Technology
Jeff Johnson, Thomson Screw Product Engineer, describes which the differences between ball screws and lead screws. Typically, ball screws are used in industry applications that need a lot of load or life while lead screws are used in smaller, lighter duty applications. Lead screws however are highly customizable with the ability to interchange leads, sizes, nut configurations quickly. Cost is usually not the primary consideration when selecting a screw technology. Watch this video to learn the differences between lead screws and ball screws. |
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Field Service of a Motorized Lead Screw with Taper-Lock
Learn how to correctly service the Thomson Motorized Lead Screw in the field. The precision-engineered units combine a hybrid stepper motor and lead screw in one, compact envelope to provide clear advantages with a solution that is smaller, stronger, and more efficient than alternate technologies. |
Lead Screw vs. Ball Screw Technology
Jeff Johnson, Thomson Screw Product Engineer, describes which the differences between ball screws and lead screws. Typically, ball screws are used in industry applications that need a lot of load or life while lead screws are used in smaller, lighter duty applications. Lead screws however are highly customizable with the ability to interchange leads, sizes, nut configurations quickly. Cost is usually not the primary consideration when selecting a screw technology. Watch this video to learn the differences between lead screws and ball screws. |
New Thomson Linear™ Glide Screw
The newest breakthrough in linear motion technology, the Glide Screw combines the best features of linear bearings & lead screws in order to deliver high performance, less complexity, fast installation, and lower total cost of ownership. |
Thomson Glide Screw™ Solution - Fluid Analysis Instrument
Automated diagnostic instruments continue to grow in importance in today's laboratories and hospitals. Space is at a premium in these facilities and the Glide Screw™ enables more compact designs. Watch how the Glide Screw can offer silent and maintenance free performance, minimizing service calls and maximizing instrument availability. |
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Lifting Columns: Medical to Ergonomic Applications
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. |
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. |
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A Closer Look at Thomson Adjustable Linear Bearings
In your linear motion applications, adjustable diameter linear ball bushing bearings can help you achieve higher precision. View this video to learn how. Use our linear bearing product finder tool to quickly find your ideal component at https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-bearings-products |
Choosing a Thomson Pillow Block
Watch this video to learn about the many configurations of Thomson pillow blocks available and which ones are right for your linear motion designs. Try our product finder tool to discover your ideal solution at https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-bearings-products |
Choosing Between Closed and Open Linear Ball Bushing Bearings
After selecting shafting for your linear motion design, linear ball bushing bearings are next. An open or closed bearing will depend on the type of shafting you chose. Watch this video to learn more and then use our linear bearing product finder tool to find your ideal solution - https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-bearings-products |
How the Orientation of a Thomson Linear Ball Bushing Bearing Affects its Load Capacity
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How to Use Adjustable Pillow Blocks to Optimize Precision
Increasing precision in your linear motion designs, adjusting the pillow blocks to remove the lash is a good idea. Watch this video to learn how. Then use our product finder tool to quickly select your ideal pillow block solution - https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-bearings-products |
Lubrication of Linear Guides
All linear guides and bearings require application of lubrication. Take a cloth with solvent and remove any old contaminates and lubrication that maybe in place. Once that is done, you can inject the grease fitting directly into the carriage or take a lubricant and apply it directly to the shaft. |
Mounting Thomson Linear Ball Bushing Bearings
The efficiency of your linear ball bushing bearings depends largely on how well it is mounted into your machine or device. Watch this video for tips and accessories to help you properly mount your linear bearings. Use our linear bearing finder tool to quickly locate your ideal solution - https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/linear-bearings-products |
Preventative Linear Bearing Maintenance
Learn how to prevent unplanned down time with preventative linear bearing maintenance. |
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Choosing a Thomson Shaft Support
Shaft supports are needed for mounting round shafting to be used as a linear guide. Watch this video to learn about the different styles and how you can use them in your designs. See Thomson's full selection of shaft supports - https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/shafting-products |
Mounting Options for Round Shafting
Properly mounting round shafting is required for it to be used as a linear guide. Watch this video to learn about the most common shaft mounting methods. |
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High Precision WM-style Linear Systems
The WM family has a unique feature of an internal movable ball screw support, which allows for long lengths and high speeds. The WM Units where stiffness, rigidity, and/or precision may be required. |
High Speed WH-style Linear Systems
Thomson introduces the benefits of the WH SpeedLine wheel guided, belt-driven linear motion system. These units are ideal for high speed applications with multiple orientations or multiple axis configurations. They come in 50 and 120 mm profile widths and can reach 10 m/s with a stroke length up to 11 meters. |
How to Mount Your Motor to a Linear Motion System Using the Thomson RediMount Kit
Size and select your the ideal linear motion system for your next design: https://www.linearmotioneering.com/ |
Limit Switch Setup
Thomson Engineers show how to apply limit switch tracks to all linear units. If you order your limit switch kit with your linear unit, it will come pre-installed. But if you adjust those sensors or if you order it separately, it is very easy to post-install. Switches can be normally closed or opened and come with a cover strip for protection. |
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Round Rail vs. Square Rail Technology
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Lubrication of Linear Guides
All linear guides and bearings require application of lubrication. Take a cloth with solvent and remove any old contaminates and lubrication that maybe in place. Once that is done, you can inject the grease fitting directly into the carriage or take a lubricant and apply it directly to the shaft. |
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避免意外停工——直线轴承的维护
Thomson 产品专家Jayme Stockton介绍在定期系统维护期间提前更换直线轴承所带来的好处并比较相关的成本节和不菲的意外停机损失。了解如何通过辨识轴承在长期使用过程中性能下降的迹象,以便发现故障前兆,保证产量最大化。 |
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Thomson滚珠丝杠:设计与安装
Thomson丝杠产品工程师Jeff Johnson概述了滚珠丝杠的构造及其安装。他还提到了滚珠丝杠在应用设计中的功能,滚珠丝杠装置以及滚珠螺母的组成。该视频还展示了滚珠螺母是如何安装到丝杠上的,以及在安装过程中碰到一些轴承掉落又是如何插入滚珠轴承的。 |
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Thomson Electrak HD直线执行器
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视频:介绍 PC系列精密直线执行器
通过新的技术让电动执行器替代气动气缸,从而减少能源成本并简化机器的设计。此视频将详细地介绍新型PC系列电动执行器是如何提供更高的功率密度、运行寿命以及无与伦比的侧向承载能力的。 |
从液压到电动:工业直线执行器
Thomson直线执行器产品线经理Al Wroblaski演示了工业直线执行器相对于液压系统的优势。他探讨了一些问题,如:污染、温度、安全性、经济性、维护、集成和系统尺寸。此外,他还演示了应用数据采集技术,以及该技术在优化客户应用方面的作用。 |
线系统 – 限位开关设置
Identifying your Ball Screw Assembly |
如何定制一个电动直线执行器
How to Customize a Base Model Electric Linear Actuator |
如何识别您的滚珠丝杆型号
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直线系统–限位开关设置
Limit Switch Set Up for Linear Systems |
如何提高直线执行器的刚度
How to Increase Rigidity in a Linear Actuator |
直线导轨和直线轴承的润滑
Lubricating Linear Rail |
带锥形锁套的电动梯形丝杆
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针对冲洗环境优化的棱轨导向系统
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多个升降柱的同步
Synchronizing Multiple Lifting Columns |
WH80 皮带单元, 导轮导向系统
High Speed WH-Style Linear Systems |
多个WhisperTrak执行器的同步
Synchronizing Multiple Whispertrak Actuators |
高精度WM型直线系统
High Precision WM-Style Linear Systems |
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