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Our dedicated engineers have worked hard to design Thomson actuators to provide
unique features that a wide range of applications, including mobile off-highway,
require. In our quest, we’ve developed the largest unmatched range of standard
and custom linear actuators on the market today, serving industries such as:

  • Construction/Road Maintenance
  • Farm/Forestry
  • Turf/Lawn & Garden
  • Railways
  • Recreational

We’ve broadened and deepened our knowledge of mobile off-highway, making
products that are not only exceptionally rugged and reliable but also perform
exceptionally well.

Seize the Opportunities,

Because Thomson is the industry leader in custom actuator design, we can quickly provide you a cost-effective design that meets your criteria exactly. You can find out more about how we respond to your needs by visiting the Implementation section of this microsite.

Making jobs easier

  • Raising and lowering a deck on a mower, paver or floor scrubber
  • Shifting manual transmission
  • Lifting wheelchairs into a vehicle
  • Lifting scooters onto a vehicle for transport
  • Opening and closing doors on buses, vans
  • Moving out the slide-outs on recreational vehicles

Automating a process

  • Moving twine across a round bale of hay for consistent wrap
  • Varying the chute opening on a salt/sand spreader based on speed for consistent application
  • Lift and lower pantographs on electrical trains and trams

Providing remote control

  • Throttle control from the rear of garbage trucks
  • Positioning the discharge spout on a large chipper, snow blower or combine
  • Opening a chute on a salt/sand spreader based on speed for consistent application
  • Positioning of solar energy panels and wind power plant turbines
  • Raising and lowering steps on a combine
  • Dumping of a grass catcher while seated
  • Opening/closing the engine hatch on boats
  • Positioning boat, handicap and vehicle seats
  • Belt tensioning

Removing people from danger

  • Sliding a cover over the stairs in a recreational vehicle
  • Throttle control for a tree stump grinder to keep the operator away from moving parts or flying debris
  • Medical waste/refuse compacting

Replacing hydraulics or pneumatics

  • Power steering
  • Dump beds on ATVs
  • Positioning mower decks on golf course equipment
  • Dental or examination chairs

     
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