Thomson Industries, Inc.
Radford, VA 24141
Latest Electrak HD Actuators are Compliant with Specification 301 of CiA Standards
Supports CANopen industrial networking protocol built on the Controller Automation Network (CAN). Uses independent standard platform that enables plug and play integration with other standard devices. CANopen enables users to finely control the motion of a linear component using programmable parameters such as distance travelled, temperature and speed.
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New Electrak MD Electromechanical Linear Actuators Achieve High Precision and Greater Flexibility
Feature automation and maintenance enablers such as feedback on position, J1939 CAN bus communication, low-current switching (PLC compatibility), and end-of-stroke indication output. Comes with onboard intelligence that enhances overall performance and eliminates space consumption by keeping any external equipment within the actuator housing. Ideal for mobile off-highway, material handling and...
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New Linear H-Track Actuators Feature High Force Density
Offer force rating of 4800 lbf (21 kN) and can achieve travel speeds of nearly 4 in. (100 mm) per second. Able to configure multiple pump and cylinder sizes that create H-Track iterations with various levels of speed and load capacity. Operating temperature ranging from -40˚ to 180˚F and ideal for space-constrained applications requiring high load handling and shock resistance.
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New High-load Ball Screws Provide Smooth, Quiet Motion at Higher Speeds Over a Longer Life
Available with up to 15 m screw lengths and with single or double nuts. Minimizes replacement and maintenance costs for the application. Comes in standard sizes up to 160 mm in diameter with up to 1,440 kN of dynamic load capacity and Lead accuracy is up to 12 µm/300 mm.
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New Modular Adapter Kit from Thomson Industries, Inc. Simplifies Motor and Gear Installation
Thomson Industries, Inc.’s new RediMount option is a pre-engineered, modular adapter kit for seamlessly installing motors or gears in less than five minutes. It works with a wide range of motor types and sizes or gears, allowing it to be mounted to linear motion systems and actuators faster and with less effort than ever before. It also includes updated smart part numbers with a specific motor...
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New Motorized Lead Screw Actuators are Offered in NEMA-Standard Bolt-Hole Patterns
The Motorized Lead Screw Actuators are designed for force-sensitive applications that require stroke length shorter than 2.5 in., loads less than 200 lb and speeds below 20 in/s. The units are offered for NEMA 8, 11, 14, 17 and 23 motor frame sizes in single or double stacks. The actuators offer resolutions ranging from 0.063 to 7.5 µin of linear travel per step. They are used in adjustment of...
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Electrak HD Linear Actuators meet IP69K, IP67 and IP66 ratings.
Electrak HD Electromechanical Linear Actuators are embedded with an onboard Electrak Modular Control System that enables method for control and communication. Units come with optional J1939 CAN bus communication interface, low-level switching and customer control interface. Electrak HD actuators can be operated in -40 to +85°C temperature range with loads up to 16 kN and features thermal...
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Electromechanical Linear Actuators come with ball screw assemblies.
Electromechanical Linear Actuators come with synchronization option. Units feature stroke lengths up to 1000 and offers accuracy of 1% of stroke from 100-1000 mm. Product is suitable for solar panels, rudder assemblies, lift tables, automatic loading doors in factories and warehouses applications. Actuators are capable of handling of bidirectional loads up to 10 kN.
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Thomson Industries Collaborates with Research Team to Develop New Tesla Coil Designs
06.20.2017, RADFORD, VA - Thomson Industries, a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has donated a high-precision ball screw assembly to The Geek Group National Science Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to help develop revolutionary designs of Tesla Coils (TC). An ambitious R&D program has been initiated there to discover new uses for the TC with help from a new...
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WhisperTrak™ Linear Actuators meet IP67 standards.
Available in 2kN and 4kN versions with stroke lengths between 100 and 500 mm, WhisperTrak™ Linear Actuators are operated on 12- or 24-volt input supply. 4 kN version is rated for 900 lb with load speed of 4 mm/s, whereas 2 kN version for 450 lb with 8 mm/s load speed. Having 10,000 cycles of average life at maximum load capacity, units are suitable for medical, personal mobility, material...
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Latest Electrak HD Actuators are Compliant with Specification 301 of CiA Standards
Supports CANopen industrial networking protocol built on the Controller Automation Network (CAN). Uses independent standard platform that enables plug and play integration with other standard devices. CANopen enables users to finely control the motion of a linear component using programmable parameters such as distance travelled, temperature and speed.
Read More »New Thomson Online Selector Tool for Stepper Motor Linear Actuators Simplifies The Purchasing Experience
06.08.2020, Wood Dale, IL- Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has launched an online tool that simplifies the selection and purchase of stepper motor linear actuators. The new tool saves significant time by streamlining the selection process for design and system engineers. Using the intuitive online selector tool, users can quickly and easily...
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New Electrak MD Electromechanical Linear Actuators Achieve High Precision and Greater Flexibility
Feature automation and maintenance enablers such as feedback on position, J1939 CAN bus communication, low-current switching (PLC compatibility), and end-of-stroke indication output. Comes with onboard intelligence that enhances overall performance and eliminates space consumption by keeping any external equipment within the actuator housing. Ideal for mobile off-highway, material handling and...
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New Linear H-Track Actuators Feature High Force Density
Offer force rating of 4800 lbf (21 kN) and can achieve travel speeds of nearly 4 in. (100 mm) per second. Able to configure multiple pump and cylinder sizes that create H-Track iterations with various levels of speed and load capacity. Operating temperature ranging from -40˚ to 180˚F and ideal for space-constrained applications requiring high load handling and shock resistance.
Read More »Thomson Introduces Online, Interactive, Instant Quote Tool for Customized 60 Case® Shafting and Hardened Pins
12.03.2019 - RADFORD, VA – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has introduced an online instant quote tool that helps design engineers save time during the selection and purchase process of its customized 60 Case shafting. By providing real-time pricing and instant access to lead times for chosen products, Thomson’s intuitive, self-service...
Read More »Thomson Sponsors Asabe International Tractor Student Engineering Design Competition
06.25.2019 - RADFORD, VA – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, sponsored the 22nd year of the International ¼ Scale Tractor Student Design Competition (IQS) of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), donating $15,000 worth of motion control products. The event took place May 30 – June 2, 2019, at the Expo...
Read More »New Thomson Online Selection Tool Simplifies Linear Bearing Specification and Purchase
05.30.2019 - Radford, VA – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has announced availability of an online tool that streamlines the selection and purchase of linear bearings. This addition to the Thomson website enables design engineers and system integrators to zero in on the right bearings for their applications in mere minutes. “Linear...
Read More »Thomson Receives ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification for Tijuana Plant
04.23.2019, Radford, VA – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has received ISO 14001 certification, which demonstrates that its Tijuana, Mexico facility is operating in accordance with best environmental management practices. ISO 14001 is a family of environmental management standards advanced by the International Organization for...
Read More »Thomson Creates Online, Self-Service Industrial Linear Actuator Sizing and Selection Tool
04.25.2019, RADFORD, VA – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has introduced a new Linear MOTIONEERING™ online tool that helps design engineers accurately size and select electric linear actuators. The powerful, self-service functionality of the tool provides an interactive series of questions, making it easier for users to benefit from...
Read More »Thomson Industries Expands Marengo, IL Operation
50 new industrial jobs available immediately 02.26.2019, Marengo, IL – Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, is consolidating operations from a Connecticut subsidiary to its Marengo, Illinois, facility, bringing more than 50 new jobs to the region. Openings exist for people with a wide range of industrial production experience, including...
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