LINEAR UNITS

How to Choose Unit
How to Choose a Unit
Thomson offer a wide range of linear units, each designed for a
specific purpose and with its own unique features. You’ll find sizing
and selection tools on our website to help you specify the unit
you need, and our application engineers will be happy to help
you with further technical advice.
The diagrams shown here give you a brief overview of the key
strengths of each group.
Ball Screw Driven, Slide Guided Units
Maintenance
6
Cost
Noise
Velocity
Acceleration
Designed for low cost, high thrust operations in demanding
environments.
• Cost efficient unit • Washdown protected versions
• Durable guide system
Linear Units
Ball Screw Driven, Ball Guided Units
Maintenance
Cost
Repeatability Maintenance
Force
Guide Robustness Load Torque
Stiffness
Noise
Velocity
Stiffness
Units designed for high thrust, payload, high precision and
stiffness.
• Force up to 12000 N
• Repeatability down to 0,005mm
Belt Driven, Ball Guided Units
Acceleration
Guide Robustness Load Torque
Cost
Noise
Velocity
Acceleration
Guide Robustness Load Torque
Stiffness
Repeatability
Force
Repeatability
Force
Smooth running units for dynamic applications with high speed,
high acceleration and high loads requiring a long lifetime.
• Speed up to 5 m/s
• Accelartion up to 40 m/s 2