Part 3 of the Ball Screw series covers typical applications, design requirements and calculations, sizing and selection for X, Y and Z axes, and available online tools.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

In this webinar, you will learn: Overview of ball screw technologies and features (and what they mean to your application); Features and benefits of the Thomson family of ball screw products; and Ball Screw Sizing and Selection.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

In this webinar, you will learn: overview of lead and ball screw technologies and features (and what they mean to your application); features and benefits of the Thomson family of lead and ball screw products; and ball screw sizing and selection.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

This webinar continues to expand the basics of ball screws and how to improve application design with ball screw technology.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

As the demand for smaller machines grow, engineers are faced with the particular challenges miniaturization presents.  Join Thomson for the first in a series of 3 mini webinars on designing machines with miniature components.  The first webinar will provide an overview of the key points to keep in mind when working with miniature screw technology.  Learn about screw selection criteria and how to optimize a design at the component level.

Presenters: Ben Gambel, Jeff Johnson

With manufacturing in North America, orders of Thomson’s FSI Style metric precision ball screws can ship in only 1-2 weeks, significantly reducing your costs and accelerating your work. Featuring a flanged single nut internal return system, these ball screws are DIN 69051 compliant. Priced competitively every day, they’re also available with special discounts for qualifying prototype orders. In only 20 minutes, you will learn how FSI Style metric precision ball screws help you reduce downtime and keep your business running smoothly; allowing you to take advantage of shorter lead times, reduce shipping costs, and enhanced communication with support and service; and can be ordered for prototyping at special discounts.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

Thomson offers three styles of mounting interfaces for its miniature metric precision ball screws (threaded [TSI], rounded [RSI] and flange [FSI]) as standard sizes, so your design options are virtually limitless. Plus, you no longer have to wait up to 8 weeks for custom orders – these ball screws have been standardized for easy ordering. In only 20 minutes, you will learn how miniature metric precision ball screws tackle your higher load capacities in a smaller package; enable unique designs in laboratory, medical and mechatronic applications; can be ordered for rapid prototyping in custom configurations; and are available with special discounts for OEM prototype orders.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

From all the thousands of possible choices, how can you quickly and confidently size and select the optimal ball screw solution for your linear motion application?

Learn more about the considerations and calculations that are essential for choosing the just-right ball screw. Gain confidence when sizing and selecting a ball screw to match your application requirements.

Presenters:
Markus Brändle, Product Line Specialist – Screws and LB&G, Thomson Neff Industries, Germany
Wolfgang Becker, General Manager, Thomson Neff Industries, Germany

Any new application requires careful analysis of product performance, life and cost. Especially those that take on larger loads. Learn why you should be considering a high-load ball screw over standard ball screws for your next linear motion application.

Presenter: Markus Brändle, Product Line Specialist – Screws, Screw Jacks and LB&G Thomson Neff Industries, Germany

Can't find the just-right ball screw solution to match your application requirements? No need to worry. Watch this webinar on customization capabilities, and you'll learn:

• The modification and customization options available to you.
• How customized ball screw assemblies can provide compact, quiet and accurate positioning, improve your machine’s performance, and lower your cost.
• Which applications typically benefit the most from customized components.

Presenter: Markus Brändle, Product Line Specialist – Screws, LB&G, Screw Jacks, Thomson Germany

The process of sizing and selecting ball screws can be a long and tedious one in which there's a significant risk of having to start from scratch due to misapplication. Simplify this process through the use of an online tool built upon 75 years of Thomson application engineering expertise.

Presenter: Denise Goldman, Global Product Line Manager - Ball Screws, Thomson Industries

Save time and optimize your machine design with specialized online tools for design engineers.  From 2D/3D modeling to sizing and selection, there are a number of free online tools that can speed up the design process while serving as a guide to a streamlined, efficient design.

Presenter: Jessica Green

Interested in a new perspective on engineering?  In this cross-functional webinar you will learn how to reduce design time, reduce implementation/assembly time, reduce material costs, and optimize your design for maximum value.

Presenter: Alan Ng

When your machine design requires a specific linear motion component such as a bearing, ball screw, actuator or shafting, it can oftentimes be time-consuming and frustrating trying to find the right model to fit - especially when choosing from thousands of part numbers. In these situations, misapplications can be made that end up costing you money and even more time. How can you avoid these pitfalls?

This presentation will walk you through several design scenarios in which you can use self-service, online sizing and selection tools to quickly and easily find the perfect parts for your machines. These intuitive tools have grown in popularity over the years as their capabilities have become increasingly robust, helping design engineers make the right selections on the first try and deliver their projects on time and on budget.

Presenter: Kyle Thompson

Part linear bearing, part lead screw, the Glide Screw™ from Thomson combines the best features of these products into an easy to install, one-part solution. Every engineer’s objective is to eliminate parts, streamline the design, simplify installation and reduce the maintenance required – exactly what a Glide Screw™ does. You will learn: What is a glide screw? How does it work? How does it compare to other technologies?

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

Why are lead screws such a popular choice for precision linear applications? Learn not only their long list of benefits but how you can put these components to work for your design projects and applications. 

Presenter: Saurabh Khetan, Product Line Manager - Lead Screws, Thomson

In this webinar, you will learn: overview of lead and ball screw technologies and features (and what they mean to your application); features and benefits of the Thomson family of lead and ball screw products; and ball screw sizing and selection.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws

As the demand for smaller machines grow, engineers are faced with the particular challenges miniaturization presents.  Join Thomson for the first in a series of 3 mini webinars on designing machines with miniature components.  The first webinar will provide an overview of the key points to keep in mind when working with miniature screw technology.  Learn about screw selection criteria and how to optimize a design at the component level.

Presenters: Ben Gambel, Jeff Johnson

Thomson lifting columns are self-supporting and height-adjustable lifting solutions in a compact, pre-aligned package, and are perfect for applications requiring telescopic motion.  Learn how the smooth, quiet and fast operation of Thomson lifting columns can benefit your next design.

Presenter: Kyle Thompson, Product Line Manager - Systems Group

Controlling a linear actuator over a network communication bus opens the door to breakthrough opportunities in machine design. More control, monitoring and feedback options can eliminate the need for separate controls. These options will also simplify design, diagnostic feedback and installation while reducing costs.

Presenters: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

By viewing this webinar, you will learn what electric actuators can do for your machines and your customers' applications; discover where opportunities lie for electric actuators to outperform hydraulic & other actuator types; and be able to determine which design projects are most ideal for actuator conversion.

Presenters: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

This webinar is an introduction to the Thomson WhisperTrak™ electric linear actuator, the next generation actuator technology now available from Thomson.  Includes an overview of the WhisperTrak technology; how the WhisperTrak fits into target applications; and a review of product specifications.

Presenter: Hakan Persson, Product Line Director - Linear Actuators

The Max Jac® electric linear actuator is one of the most rugged and tough you can find today, anywhere. It is built to work well in mud, sand, slush, salt water, snow, heat, fertilizers, high pressure water jets and heavy vibration. Learn about the outstanding technical performance of the Max Jac actuator and learn how it can help you in the most highly demanding applications.

Presenter: Al Wroblaski, Product Marketing Manager, Linear Actuators

This webinar will provide you practical advice on how to correctly size and specify screw jacks suitable for powerful lifting, tilting and positioning applications in the toughest environments.

Presenter: Tobias Münch, Thomson Neff GmbH, Germany

This webinar covers design trends in linear actuators, and new Thomson actuator products, including Max Jac, throttle models and smart models.

Presenter: Chuck Galloway, Product Specialist - Linear Actuators

Learn about latest developments in electric actuation technology and how these could affect your application designs. This webinar will provide an overview of the key points and features of Thomson's new Electrak HD linear actuator.

Presenter: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Linear Actuators

Join us for an in-depth look at the latest trends in environmental protection and qualification testing as it relates to electric linear actuators.  We will explain how IP ratings work and take you on a guided tour of the new Thomson Test Platform.

Presenter: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Linear Actuators

Join us for an in-depth look at the latest technology developments in smart electric actuation. As the demand for more efficiency, flexibility, higher performance and tougher environmental protection grows, engineers are faced with the particular challenges modern machine design presents. This webinar will provide key points and features to keep in mind when considering electric vs. other actuation technology for an application design.

Presenter: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Linear Actuators

Who doesn't like to save money? With the smart features integrated within select Thomson electromechanical actuators, not only can you take advantage of cutting-edge control capabilities, you will reduce overall system costs.

Presenters: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

With this webinar, you will learn the many benefits of synchronization, the applications in which synchronization can be used, the technology behind synchronization and how to implement synchronization into your machine designs.

Presenter: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

In this webinar, you will learn about actuator trends such as synchronization, higher loads and many others; be able to determine which smart actuation features may be applicable for your next design projects; and realize if your current means of actuation is ideal for your machine designs.

Presenter: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

The number of applications utilizing smart actuators grows every day. It's no surprise given their capability to improve controllability, efficiency, diagnostics, performance and productivity.

Presenters: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

Once smart actuation is introduced into your factory's automation process, the benefits are immediate and exponential. Increased flexibility, enhanced control capabilities, decreased energy usage, improved safety and ergonomics, and many more.

Presenter: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

Incorrect application of the technology is one of the most common and costly mistakes made when sizing linear actuators. Get it right the first time using a newly developed online tool that uses application-specific questions to quickly and easily guide you through the process.

Presenters: Chad Carlberg, Product Line Manager - Industrial Linear Actuators + Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Industrial Linear Actuators

Achieving more power and improved shock resistance in less space for your demanding applications isn't as difficult as you might think. Learn why self-contained electro-hydraulic linear actuators are becoming the popular solution for design engineers. 

Presenter: Travis Gilmer, Product Line Specialist - Linear Actuators

Do you want your linear motion design projects to remain on the cutting edge? Stay up to date with the latest advancements offered with today's smart linear actuators.
  
Presenter: Travis Gilmer, Product Specialist - Linear Actuators

With advanced control capabilities, environmental resistance and strength that rivals linear components many times their size, select electric actuators are destined to be your go-to solution for many of your demanding applications.

Presenter: Travis Gilmer, Product Specialist - Linear Actuators

This webinar addresses three linear motion design challenges that our new generation of smart actuators can help overcome: space constraints, lack of controllability and durability. 

A Need for Small Linear Actuators:

• Machine designs are getting more compact, requiring smaller linear actuators.
• Power density is important to accommodate large loads despite space constraints.
• Components must fit design requirements without compromising the automation functions and benefits of larger specified parts.
• Traditional industry solutions are complicated/too large.

Application Examples

• Ladder adjust, auger fold, and grain bin flaps on a combine.
  • Use of small linear actuators to automate the machine and help reduce overall size.
• Cab adjustments on forklifts, packaging machines and conveyors.
  • The smaller the linear actuator, the more valuable it is for fitting into machines in which there are numerious components that must be accounted for.

Control Network Integration

• Traditional systems require control for every axis of movement.
• External control systems are expensive or complicated to manage.
• Some older technologies simply cannot be electronically controlled.

Application Examples

• J1939/CAN bus/CANopen® control, position feedback and low-level switching.
  • Small linear actuator's onboard electronics allow for integrated controls, reducing the space taken up by external controls.

Long-Lasting Performance

• Most industrial appliations need to withstand harsh environments or conditions.
• Maintenance concerns are commonly associated with traditional hydraulic or manual systems.
• Industrial automation applications need reliable performance throughout their entire lifecycle. 

Thomson Small Linear Actuators

• Power Density
  • Class-leading load handling in a small package.
• Controllability
  • Integrated PCB assemblies with various feedback options.
• Longer Life
  • Industry performance and design capability tested with proven results in the field.

In this webinar, you will learn: Linear Bearing Types, Typical Applications, Design Considerations, Application Requirements, Optional Features, and Design Calculations.

Presenter: Ryan Thomas

Failure to develop a linear bearing maintenance plan can cost thousands in unplanned downtime and machine damage.  This webinar will teach you how to spot potential bearing failure and how to develop an action plan to prevent it.

In this webinar, you will learn: Linear Bearings & Guides Basics; Overview of Linear Motion Guidance technologies and features; Key Linear Motion Considerations / Parameters; Thomson Family Overview; Features and Benefits of Round Rail and Profile Rail Products; Linear Bearings & Guides Sizing & Selection Process; and Bearing Maintenance Overview.

Presenter: Jamie Stockton

What is the difference between round rail and square rail? How do you know which one is more appropriate for a given application? How do you size them? Learn the basics of linear guide technology and how to size them for your next application. Plus - get a guided tour through the new online Linear Guide Component Tool.

Presenter: Prateek Sabharwal

Maximize the performance and life of your linear motion systems by knowledgeably choosing the optimal shafting. All it takes is becoming familiar with a few key considerations.

Presenter: Eric Schultz, Product Line Specialist - Linear Bearings & Guides

Before specifying and installing a round or square linear guide rail into your design, it is vital that you understand the key differences between the two technologies and how the application environment will impact performance and life.  
Presenter: Lindsey Brimage, Product Line Specialist - Linear Bearings and Guides

Overwhelmed by all the variables that influence the selection of a linear motion system?  Not sure where to begin when trying to select the best linear unit for your application? Get a step-by-step walk through of a unique decision-tree approach to selecting the right linear unit.  This webinar will break down the selection process into an easy-to-follow process that will simplify your selection of linear units.

Presenter: Niklas Sjöström, Product Line Manager - Systems Group Emea & Asia

Belt-driven, wheel-guided linear units are ideal for applications where speed and/or stiffness or critical. This would include any application where throughput is critical such as packaging, filling and dispensing, material handling, or general factory automation. The webinar will include a brief overview of wheel-guided technology and product options; a review of WH unit applications; and the Thomson web tools for sizing and selection.

Presenter: Kyle Thompson, Product Manager

As the demand for smaller machines grow, engineers are faced with the particular challenges miniaturization presents.  Join Thomson for the third in a series of 3 mini webinars on designing machines with miniature components.  This webinar will provide an overview of the key points to keep in mind when working with miniature systems and brake technology.  Learn about systems and brake selection criteria and how to optimize a design at the component level.

Presenters: Kyle Thompson, Product Line Manager - Systems Group and John Pieri, Sr. Product Line Manager Deltran Clutches and Brakes

This webinar is a basic introduction to precision linear actuators. You will learn: What is a Precision Linear Actuator (PLA); Typical Applications; and Sizing & Selection.

Presenter: Kyle Thompson, Associate Product Line Manager – Linear Systems

Next generation machines and equipment need to be more compact while delivering higher performance and more flexibility. Making the change from pneumatic cylinders to electric actuators can simplify your design and deliver savings at the same time. In this webinar learn why to use PC Series actuators over pneumatic cylinders; key Features and benefits; technical data and performance curves; application examples; and how to select the right product and ordering information.

Presenter: James Marek, Business Unit Director, Linear Systems

Easily select the correct RediMount Motor ID when ordering a PC Series actuator with the new Thomson PC Series Motor ID Selection Tool. Using the tool, either directly select your preferred motor from the pull down menu, or manually enter the motor dimensions to identify the appropriate Thomson RediMount for the PC Series actuator. This tool provides confidence that your motor is the proper size for the PC Series actuator and you have the correct RediMount motor ID to populate in the PC Series ordering key.

Presenter: Niklas Sjöström, Product Line Manager - Systems Group Emea & Asia

Do your linear motion designs require more speed? Increased load capacity? Or both with a high or continuous duty cycle? If you haven't already been specifying precision linear actuators, it is time you learned more about the many advantages they can deliver to your machine designs. These electric-driven solutions combine durability, performance and ease of use for a wide range of applications. This webinar explores the many features and benefits of these actuators, and looks at why designers are finding it easier than ever to make the move to electric from other technologies such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Presenter: Anders Karlsson, Product Line Specialist - Linear Actuators, Thomson

In this webinar, you will learn the features and benefits of 400 Series profile rails and get an overview of technical specifications.

Presenter: Tom Dwyer

Before specifying and installing a round or square linear guide rail into your design, it is vital that you understand the key differences between the two technologies and how the application environment will impact performance and life.  
Presenter: Lindsey Brimage, Product Line Specialist - Linear Bearings and Guides

This webinar will provide you practical advice on how to correctly size and specify screw jacks suitable for powerful lifting, tilting and positioning applications in the toughest environments.

Presenter: Tobias Münch, Thomson Neff GmbH, Germany

Motorized Lead Screws from Thomson combine a hybrid stepper motor and a precision lead screw together in one compact envelope. Learn about the new patent-pending Taper-Lock technology for quick decoupling and secure, properly aligned connections as well as other advantages over traditional solutions that make the end product smaller, stronger, quieter, and more efficient.

Presenter: Jeff Johnson, Global Product Line Manager - Screws