12/9/2022 | Thomson Introduces High-Precision Miniature Lead Screws to Meet Demand for Compact Application Designs

WOOD DALE, IL - Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a line of miniature lead screws and nuts. This new offering extends the Thomson lead screw product line to include 2-, 3- and 4-millimeter diameters.

“OEMs are increasingly demanding components for smaller assemblies, and we are pleased to announce that Thomson high-quality lead screws and nuts are now available in diameters smaller than six millimeters. This provides our customers with additional flexibility to design more compact systems and is part of the ongoing expansion of our miniature offerings," said Saurabh Khetan, Thomson Product Line Manager – Lead Screws.

The new line of Thomson miniature lead screws is available in 2-, 3- and 4-millimeter diameters and with a handful of additional options to provide flexible linear motion solutions for space-conscious applications.

The new Thomson miniature lead screw line is available with either standard or anti-backlash lead nuts to optimize positional accuracy, friction and repeatability. The anti-backlash lead nut design reduces friction between the nut and screw threads in order to optimize efficiency while still eliminating play between the lead screw and nut.

Customers can specify a variety of lead options and end machining capabilities for maximum flexibility in final assembly and precision at a miniature scale. As with all Thomson products, a wide variety of customization options are available. For ease of mounting and integration, Thomson also offers oversized end machining options such as journals and even a brand new, integrated coupler design, which allows customers to easily mount the lead screw onto various shaft diameters without the need of an additional coupling component.

For designs that require unique capabilities, Thomson miniature lead screws can be customized, including several end machining options.

The smaller screws are ideal for a wide range of applications but are especially valuable in emerging medical technologies and analytical equipment.

For more information on Thomson miniature lead screws, visit https://www.thomsonlinear.com/en/products/lead-screws/mini-lead-screws.

About Thomson Industries, Inc.

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 2000 distributor locations around the world.

For more information Thomson Industries, Inc., 1500 Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073; 1-540-633-3549; 1- 540-633-0294 (fax); Thomson@thomsonlinear.com; www.thomsonlinear.com .