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Thomson Industries, Inc.

With more than 70 years of motion control innovation and quality, Thomson is the industry’s premier producer of Linear Ball Bushing Bearings and Profile Rail Bearings, 60 Case Shafting, Ground and Rolled Ball Screws, Linear Actuators, Gearheads, Clutches, Brakes, Linear Systems and related accessories.
203A West Rock Rd.
Radford, VA 24141
USA
(540) 633-3549
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With 75 years of achievement in motion control innovation and quality, Thomson is the industry’s premier producer of Linear Actuators, Linear Ball Bushing Bearings and Profile Rail Bearings, 60 Case Shafting, Ground and Rolled Ball Screws, Linear Systems, and related accessories.

 

Thomson invented the Linear Ball Bushing Bearing in 1945 and has set the standard ever since with an unsurpassed set of linear motion control solutions serving global aerospace and defense, medical and health, factory automation, food processing, and mobile off-highway markets. Thomson, a brand of U.S.-based Altra Industrial Motion, has facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia with more than 2,000 distributor locations around the world. 

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Movotrak CTU 7th axis cobot transfer unit with collision detection
Thomson Industries' Movotrak CTU 7th Axis uses a servo motor and linear-unit-driven guide rails to move a cobot assembly from one task location to another, while also offering...
Dec. 3, 2024
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Thomson's ball splines are ideal for high-speed operation in compact spaces such as laboratory automation or semiconductor pick-and-place assembly.
Aug. 12, 2023
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Thomson has launched an online selector tool that simplifies and streamlines the purchasing experience for its precision ball screws. The tool helps design engineers...
Nov. 18, 2020
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Thomson's latest electromechanical linear actuator is embedded with CAN Bus support and PLC capability.
July 14, 2020
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Thomson Warner Linear H-Track actuators move loads of up to 4,800 pounds from a compact mounting envelope. The actuators are ideal for space-constrained applications requiring...
April 4, 2020
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Thomson’s online tool allows customers to upload their 3D part model to instantly access a price and lead time.
Dec. 10, 2019
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Thomson Industries released a video showing how the synchronization feature of its electromechanical linear actuators helped Spika Design and Manufacturing.
Oct. 9, 2019
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Thomson Industries, Inc. has introduced a ball screw with more than twice the load capacity of a standard ball screw. The redesigned ball screws handle more than double the load...
March 16, 2019
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Thomson offers a line of stepper motor linear actuators are best suited for space-constrained, force-sensitive applications requiring shorter strokes.
Oct. 12, 2018
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Thomson Industries Inc. has enhanced their online tool selector for better navigation along with new product families.
Dec. 18, 2017

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Thomson Industries adds synchronization capabilities to its line of actuators.
Aug. 17, 2017
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Thomson Electrak Smart Linear Actuators (Electromechanical Solutions for Intermittent Duty Cycle Automation) defines smart actuation.
July 11, 2017
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PC Series precision linear actuators are now offered with an optional, pre-mounted and pre-tested servo motors.
May 12, 2017
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WhisperTrak Linear Actuator Line gives motion system designers greater ability to extend quiet, compact actuation to more demanding applications.
April 24, 2017
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Selection of miniature metric precision ball screws now includes three common interface styles: flanged, threaded and rounded. This comprehensive offering equips customers with...
Aug. 10, 2016
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Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has expanded its web-based sizing and selection tool for Micron TRUE Planetary Gearheads...
June 7, 2016
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Thomson Industries Inc. introduces its new range of Motorized Lead Screws. The precision engineered units combine a hybrid stepper motor and lead screw in one, compact envelope...
Nov. 3, 2014
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Thomson Industries, Inc. introduces the new PC Series, a new generation of precision, electric linear actuators for continuous duty applications. They offer the highest power ...
Feb. 21, 2014
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Thomson introduces Max Jac® - a heavy-duty linear actuator that delivers reliable and virtually maintenance free operation while maintaining accuracy in the harshest application...
Oct. 3, 2013
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Thomson introduces Glide Screw™ - a new mechanical linear motion solution that combines the features of a linear bearing and a lead screw into a single, compact package. The Glide...
July 17, 2013
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Thomson introduces Materials in Motion – a new guide to innovative motion solutions from Thomson for building better, faster and smarter material handling equipment. The guide...
July 8, 2013
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Thomson introduces the comprehensive Linear Motion Systems catalog. This 230+ page guide details the features, specifications, dimensions and ordering information for the company...
Feb. 6, 2013
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Thomson Industries, Inc. introduces the new line of Thomson WhisperTrak™ Electric Linear Actuators. Through quiet ( compact one-piece housing maintenance-free operation rated ...
Nov. 3, 2011
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Thomson has available a new Mechanical Motion Solutions brochure. The brochure provides an overview of key product features and specifications for the company’s complete family...
Aug. 10, 2011
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Thomson has available a new Thomson BSA Lead and Ball Screws Catalog. This updated 90+ page resource guide provides helpful technology overviews and selection guides, along with...
July 13, 2011
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Thomson introduces EngineersCALC – a powerful and simple-to-use engineering calculator for mobile devices that provides ready access to four of the most common engineering utilities...
May 6, 2011
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Thomson introduces Micron® AquaTRUE Planetary® Gearheads - the industry’s only 100% stainless steel gearheads specifically designed to satisfy the demanding performance requirements...
March 3, 2011
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Thomson introduces 400 Series Profile Rail Linear Guides, a cost-effective solution engineered to deliver accurate, reliable, and compliant linear motion in automation applications...
Nov. 10, 2010
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Thomson introduces the 2010 Guide to Motion Solutions for Clean Energy Applications.  The guide reviews some of the most significant considerations that design engineers ...
Oct. 21, 2010
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Thomson introduces Ultra Light Aluminum LinearRace® Shafting. 65% lighter than typical linear shafting, Ultra Light LinearRace Shafting delivers smoother and easier linear motion...
Sept. 9, 2010
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Thomson has available a new Guide to Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications that offers information on how to leverage motion technology to design and build optimized packaging...
Feb. 25, 2010
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Thomson has available a new Guide to Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications that offers information on how to leverage motion technology to design and build optimized packaging...
Oct. 13, 2009