Manufacturer of linear motion components and systems: linear actuators, linear guides, ball screws and screws.
Thomson Industries, Inc.
Downers Grove, IL, USA · Wood Dale, IL, USA · Marengo, IL, USA · Cleveland, OH, USA · Wolfschlugen, DE · Kristianstad, SE · Barnstaple, GB · Beijing, CNNew on Amplifa
About Thomson Industries
Thomson Industries is a US-based manufacturer of linear motion solutions headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. The portfolio includes linear actuators, linear ball bushing bearings, Roundrail and Profile Rail guides, shafting, ball screws, lead and Acme screws including miniature lead screws from 2 mm diameter, ball splines, screw jacks, lifting columns, Robot Transfer Units with Collaborative 7th Axis up to 10 m stroke length, as well as complete linear motion systems. The Electrak-XD actuators carry loads up to 25,000 N at up to 100% duty cycle. Thomson is part of the Linear Motion Division of Regal Rexnord Corporation (alongside Nook and Delevan) and supports customers throughout the entire project phase – from design collaboration and CAD models to high-volume production. Customer industries include robotics, aerospace/defense, industrial automation, medical technology, material handling, transportation and Mobile Off-Highway. Locations exist in the USA, Germany (Wolfschlugen), Sweden, the United Kingdom and China.
- Site
- Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
- Processes
- Linear Ball Bushing Bearings, Roundrail Guiding Systems, Profile Rail Bearings & Guides, Shafting, Ball Screws, Lead and Acme Screws, Miniature Lead Screws, diameters from 2 mm, Linear Actuators
- Materials
- Linear Ball Bushing Bearings, Roundrail Guiding Systems, Profile Rail Bearings & Guides, Ball Screws, Lead and Acme Screws, Linear Actuators, Robot Transfer Units / Collaborative 7th Axis, Screw Jacks
- Founded
- 1946
- Industries
- Robotics, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Automation, Medical Technology, Material Handling, Transportation
- 01
Design collaboration/Engineering
- 02
CAD model creation
- 03
Manufacturing (components and systems)
- 04
Integrated Motion Solutions
- 05
High-volume production
Products and Technologies
Linear Ball Bushing Bearings
Linear ball bushing bearings as a core product for precise linear guidance on hardened shafts.
Roundrail Guiding Systems
Round shaft guiding systems for robust linear motion.
Profile Rail Bearings & Guides
Profile rail guides for high precision and load capacity.
Ball Screws
Ball screws for converting rotary into linear motion with high efficiency.
Lead and Acme Screws
Lead screws including miniature versions from 2 mm diameter for the smallest applications.
Linear Actuators
Electromechanical actuators, e.g. Electrak XD with loads up to 25,000 N and 100% duty cycle.
Robot Transfer Units / Collaborative 7th Axis
Axis extensions for robots with up to 10 m horizontal working range.
Screw Jacks
Mechanical lifting gears for raising, lowering and positioning loads.
Integrated Motion Solutions
System-level engineering from design collaboration to high-volume production.
Locations
Downers Grove, IL
USHeadquarters
Wood Dale, IL
USLocation
Marengo, IL
USPlant
Cleveland, OH
USLocation
Wolfschlugen
DELocation (Nürtinger Straße 70)
Kristianstad
SELocation
Barnstaple
GBLocation (Fishleigh Road)
Beijing
CNLocation (Scitech Tower)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Ball Bushing Bearings | – | – | – | – | – |
| Roundrail Guiding Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Profile Rail Bearings & Guides | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shafting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ball Screws | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lead and Acme Screws | – | – | – | – | – |
| Miniature Lead Screws, diameters from 2 mm | – | – | – | – | – |
| Linear Actuators | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electro-hydraulic H-Track Actuators (Marine-grade Option) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrak XD Actuators, loads up to 25,000 N, duty cycle up to 100% | – | – | 25,000 N | – | – |
| Precision Linear Actuators | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stepper Motor Linear Actuators / Motorized Lead Screws | – | – | – | – | – |
| Compact Linear Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Linear Motion Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ball Splines | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot Transfer Units / Collaborative 7th Axis, up to 10 m horizontal working range | – | 10 m | – | – | – |
| Screw Jacks | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrification | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lifting Columns | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Delevan Precision Balls | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical Components and Resolvers (Delevan) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1946
Foundation of Thomson Industries
- 2021
Regal Beloit merges with Rexnord to form Regal Rexnord Corporation
- 2023
Thomson part of the Regal Rexnord Linear Motion Division (alongside Nook and Delevan)