Miniature Components and Systems Overview
The Thomson miniature product family provides linear thrust and guidance, a combination of both or rotary motion control in the smallest packages available. They benefit from our vast experience in motion control engineering and have all the advantages and features you normally find on our larger sized products.
Below is just a small selection of products from our standard product ranges. Most products come in additional sizes and versions. There are also more product ranges. Thomson is also happy to make customized versions to meet your exact specifications.
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Lead Screws Click to Open
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Basic Specifications |
Unit of Measure | Anti-backlash or Preload Feature |
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| Thomson BSA Lead Screw and MTS Flange Mount Supernut (MTS) |
6 - 20 mm 3/16 - 3/4 in. |
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| Thomson BSA Lead Screw and AFT Anti-Backlash Supernut (AFT) |
10 mm 3/8 - 1/2 in. |
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| Thomson BSA Lead Screw and XC Anti-Backlash Supernut (XC) |
6 - 24 mm 3/16 - 1 in. |
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Accuracy Properties |
Corrosion Resistance Properties |
Thrust Capacity Level |
Guidance Capacity Level |
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| Thomson BSA Lead Screw and MTS Flange Mount Supernut (MTS) |
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| Thomson BSA Lead Screw and AFT Anti-Backlash Supernut (AFT) |
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| Thomson BSA Lead Screw and XC Anti-Backlash Supernut (XC) |
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Ball Screws Click to Open
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Basic Specifications |
Unit of Measure | Anti-backlash or Preload Feature |
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| Miniature Metric Rolled (TSI, FSI, RSI) | 10 - 12 mm | |
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| Miniature Metric Rolled (TSI, FSI, RSI) | |
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Linear Bearings Click to Open
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Basic Specifications |
Unit of Measure | Anti-backlash or Preload Feature |
No or Low Maintenance Required |
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| 60 Case™ Linear Race Shafting and Miniature Instrument Bearing (INST) |
1/8 - 1/4 in. | |
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| 60 Case™ Linear Race Shafting and Miniature Metric Bearing (MM) |
3 - 12 mm | |
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| 60 Case™ Linear Race Shafting and Super Ball Bushing Bearing (SP) |
12 – 40 mm 1/2 – 1-1/2 in. |
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Accuracy Properties |
Corrosion Resistance Properties |
Thrust Capacity Level |
Guidance Capacity Level |
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| 60 Case™ Linear Race Shafting and Miniature Instrument Bearing (INST) |
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| 60 Case™ Linear Race Shafting and Miniature Metric Bearing (MM) |
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| 60 Case™ Linear Race Shafting and Super Ball Bushing Bearing (SP) |
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Profile Rail GuidesClick to Open
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Basic Specifications |
Unit of Measure | Anti-backlash or Preload Feature |
No or Low Maintenance Required |
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| Microguide® (TSR) | 5 – 15 mm | |
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Product Cost Level |
Stiffness Properties |
Accuracy Properties |
Corrosion Resistance Properties |
Thrust Capacity Level |
Guidance Capacity Level |
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Glide Screw™Click to Open
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Basic Specifications |
Unit of Measure | Anti-backlash or Preload Feature |
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| Glidescrew (GS) | 4 – 10 mm 3/16 – 3/8 in. |
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Product Cost Level |
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Accuracy Properties |
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Linear Motions SystemsClick to Open
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Basic Specifications |
Unit of Measure | Anti-backlash or Preload Feature |
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| MicroStage (MS) | MS25: 50 x 25 MS33: 60 × 33 |
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BrakesClick to Open
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Basic Specifications |
Unit of Measure | Manual Release Function |
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| Metric Power-off Brake (MBRP) | 37 – 75 mm | |
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| Spring-set Power-off Brake (FSB) | 34.8 – 44.5 mm | |
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Product Cost Level |
Torque to Size Ratio |
Energy Efficiency Level |
Corrosion Resistance Properties |
Backlash Level |
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| Metric Power-off Brake (MBRP) | |
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